What are the schools like in Chincoteague, VA?

Chincoteague is served primarily by Accomack County Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Chincoteague?

The median household income in Chincoteague, VA is $46,319 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Chincoteague, VA?

Chincoteague has an average high temperature of 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.4 inches.

Chincoteague, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chincoteague, VA affordable or expensive?

Chincoteague's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chincoteague is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $326,700 and the median rent is $1,182 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chincoteague, VA?

Chincoteague has a violent crime rate of 123.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1108.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chincoteague, VA a Good Place to Live?

Chincoteague is a small town of 3,303 in Virginia, with a median household income of $46,319 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Chincoteague stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chincoteague is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chincoteague 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: 99.1

Chincoteague's overall cost of living index is 99.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chincoteague costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chincoteague, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$326,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,182	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,319	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chincoteague's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.1 /100k

Property Crime

1108.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Chincoteague is served primarily by Accomack County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chincoteague, VA	National Avg
School District	Accomack County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chincoteague sees average highs of 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation and 8.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chincoteague, VA
Average High — January	46.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.0"
Annual Snowfall	8.4"

Demographics

Metric	Chincoteague, VA	National Avg
Population	3,303	—
Median Age	56.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	36.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Greenbackville, VA 5 mi Captains Cove, VA 5 mi Horntown, VA 6 mi Wattsville, VA 8 mi Stockton, MD 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Chincoteague

Chincoteague, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23336

Chincoteague vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chincoteague, VA affordable or expensive?

Chincoteague's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chincoteague roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $326,700 and median rent is $1,182/month.

What is the crime rate in Chincoteague, VA?

Chincoteague's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1108.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chincoteague?

Public schools in Chincoteague are operated by Accomack County Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chincoteague, VA a good place to live?

Chincoteague, VA has a population of 3,303, a median household income of $46,319, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chincoteague?

Chincoteague averages 46.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches with about 8.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chincoteague?

Chincoteague, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23336.

What is the population of Chincoteague?

The population of Chincoteague, Virginia is 3,303 with a median age of 56.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chincoteague?

Key numbers for living in Chincoteague: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $326,700, median household income $46,319, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chincoteague side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.