Chase City is a small town of 2,339 in Virginia, with a median household income of $46,596
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chase City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chase City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chase City 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: 89.8
Chase City's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chase City costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chase City, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$721
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,596
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Chase City's violent crime rate is 243.5 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
243.5 /100k
Property Crime
1850.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chase City is served primarily by Mecklenburg County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chase City, VA
National Avg
School District
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chase City sees average highs of 49.4°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.0 inches of snow per year.
Chase City's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chase City roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,800 and median rent is $721/month.
Chase City's violent crime rate is 243.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1850.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chase City are operated by Mecklenburg County Public Schools.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chase City, VA has a population of 2,339, a median household income of $46,596, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Chase City averages 49.4°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 5.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chase City, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23924.
The population of Chase City, Virginia is 2,339 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chase City: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $110,800, median household income $46,596, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chase City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
