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Cape Charles, VA

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Population
1,314
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
7 ft
Median Home Value
$640,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$800/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in VirginiaNearest larger communityPoquoson, Virginia18 miles away · 13,292 residents.

About Cape Charles

Cape Charles is a town in Northampton County, Virginia, situated close to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore. Founded in 1884 as a planned railroad and ferry terminal, the coastal community of approximately 1,201 is served by the Northampton County Public Schools district for local public education locally.

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