There are 20 independent living communities serving Chesapeake, Virginia. This includes 4 communities in Chesapeake and 16 nearby. The average cost per day for independent living in Virginia is around $73, with costs running between $21 and $122 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $2,194, with costs ranging from about $637 up to $3,674. The average annual cost is $26,334, which is above the US average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Chesapeake, VA generally ranges from as little as $908 per month to $3,523 per month. The average cost is around $1,798 per month, or around $21,575 per year.
Chesapeake is a mid-size city in the State of Virginia. It is located within Chesapeake city and is part of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metro area. It is the 5th largest city in the state. While the city itself contains 222,272 inhabitants, the surrounding metro area contains a populace of 1,315,902. Residents over 55 comprise approximately 22% of the community.
Chesapeake has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has a median per capita income of $30,000 and a median household income is $73,000 (the Virginia state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 5.75% and the median home price is $241,500, which is lower than the Virginia average of $277,500.
Chesapeake has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers. The city receives heavy levels of rainfall each year. Chesapeake has an average crime rate, lower than average water quality ratings, and good air quality in comparison to other American cities.