Moving to Chesapeake, VA

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Sprawling Hampton Roads suburb with new construction, decent schools, and easy access to Norfolk bases.

• Population: 249,422
• Median 2BR rent: $1,600/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $850-$2,700
• Popular neighborhoods: Greenbrier, Western Branch, Great Bridge, Hickory, Deep Creek

Chesapeake is geographically huge, a 15-minute address can mean a 40-minute drive to your job. Pin commute times on a Tuesday at 8am before signing.

Climate: Hot humid summers, mild winters.

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