Living in Chamberlayne, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chamberlayne · Census data 2020–2024
Chamberlayne has 4,692 residents with a median age of 54.6. The median household income is $97,544 (5% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $351,100, the median rent is $1,212/month.
Chamberlayne at a glance
- Population
- 4,692
- Median age
- 54.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $97,544State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $351,100State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,212/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Chamberlayne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Virginia median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Chamberlayne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chamberlayne the median home value is $351,100, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,212 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,801 a month in housing costs.
Chamberlayne median household income
The median household income in Chamberlayne is $97,544 and the income per person is $57,505. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Chamberlayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,267
- Owner-occupied
- 95.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.7%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.14
Chamberlayne demographics
- Population
- 4,692
- Median age
- 54.6
- Under 18
- 7.6%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 2,170
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chamberlayne ›
Education in Chamberlayne
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Chamberlayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 28.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chamberlayne
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Chamberlayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlayne | 4,692 | $97,544 | $351,100 | $1,212 |
| Lakeside | 12,654 | $72,032 | $288,200 | $1,361 |
| Mechanicsville | 38,683 | $98,595 | $351,000 | $1,724 |
| Glen Allen | 17,551 | $92,723 | $357,200 | $1,804 |
| East Highland Park | 15,265 | $64,681 | $229,200 | $1,318 |
| Laurel | 18,721 | $73,609 | $283,600 | $1,616 |
| Dumbarton | 7,997 | $60,169 | $291,300 | $1,421 |
| Richmond | 229,359 | $64,587 | $353,000 | $1,372 |
| Highland Springs | 14,296 | $57,599 | $227,300 | $1,269 |
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What is the median household income in Chamberlayne, VA?
The median household income in Chamberlayne is $97,544, 5% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chamberlayne?
The median home value in Chamberlayne is $351,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Chamberlayne?
The median gross rent in Chamberlayne is $1,212 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Chamberlayne, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Virginia median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Chamberlayne?
The median age in Chamberlayne is 54.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Chamberlayne?
The average commute to work in Chamberlayne is 23 minutes; 24.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chamberlayne?
The unemployment rate in Chamberlayne is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chamberlayne?
50.4% of adults in Chamberlayne have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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