Chesapeake is a small town of 1,163 in Ohio, with a median household income of $53,700
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chesapeake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chesapeake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chesapeake city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.4
Chesapeake's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chesapeake costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chesapeake, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$785
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,700
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chesapeake's violent crime rate is 124.4 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.4 /100k
Property Crime
723.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chesapeake is served primarily by Chesapeake Union Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chesapeake, OH
National Avg
School District
Chesapeake Union Exempted Village
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chesapeake sees average highs of 43.7°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Chesapeake's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chesapeake roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,800 and median rent is $785/month.
Chesapeake's violent crime rate is 124.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 723.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chesapeake are operated by Chesapeake Union Exempted Village.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chesapeake, OH has a population of 1,163, a median household income of $53,700, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Chesapeake averages 43.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches
with about 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chesapeake, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45619.
The population of Chesapeake, Ohio is 1,163 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chesapeake: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $98,800, median household income $53,700, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chesapeake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
