Living in Cheriton, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cheriton · Census data 2020–2024
Cheriton has 555 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $49,191 (47% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $205,500, the median rent is $541/month.
Cheriton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cheriton at a glance
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 51State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,191State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $205,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $541/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Cheriton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 29%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cheriton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cheriton the median home value is $205,500, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $541 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Cheriton median household income
The median household income in Cheriton is $49,191 and the income per person is $31,961. 29% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Cheriton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 315
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.16
Cheriton demographics
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 35.7%
- Households
- 257
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cheriton ›
Education in Cheriton
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Cheriton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cheriton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Cheriton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton | 555 | $49,191 | $205,500 | $541 |
| Cape Charles | 1,201 | $73,750 | $640,600 | $800 |
| Eastville | 254 | $77,917 | $260,900 | $867 |
| Nassawadox | 590 | $51,932 | $152,500 | $763 |
| Willis Wharf | 278 | $92,543 | — | — |
| Exmore | 1,571 | $29,028 | $152,400 | $669 |
| Belle Haven | 836 | $62,917 | $183,000 | $1,061 |
| Cats Bridge | 200 | $25,893 | — | — |
| Poquoson | 12,639 | $120,972 | $400,300 | $1,707 |
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What is the median household income in Cheriton, VA?
The median household income in Cheriton is $49,191, 47% lower 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 Cheriton?
The median home value in Cheriton is $205,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Cheriton?
The median gross rent in Cheriton is $541 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Cheriton, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 29%.
What is the median age in Cheriton?
The median age in Cheriton is 51 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Cheriton?
The average commute to work in Cheriton is 26 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cheriton?
The unemployment rate in Cheriton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cheriton?
13.3% of adults in Cheriton 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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