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Cape Charles, Virginia houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cape Charles, VA (Northampton County) — Census median home value $589,000, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Cape Charles houses and the broader area.
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Cape Charles, VA is in Northampton County, Virginia — this guide covers houses in Cape Charles and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 1,278, with a median household income of $51,250. Census data puts the median value of houses in Cape Charles at $589,000.
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Market overview
Cape Charles housing market
Cape Charles is in Northampton County, Virginia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cape Charles and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$589,000
Population (Census ACS)
1,278
Median household income
$51,250
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Cape Charles market snapshot
Population
1,278
County
Northampton County
Median Household Income
$51,250
Median Home Value (city)
$589,000
Median Gross Rent
$840/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cape Charles's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $589,000.
County Price Trend
Northampton County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.05% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cape Charles has an estimated population of 1,278 and a median household income of $51,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cape Charles's Census-reported median home value works out to about 11.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Northampton County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Cape Charles.
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Nearby communities include Cheriton, Eastville, Franktown, Nassawadox, Willis Wharf, Exmore.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Poquoson (~18.0 mi), Hampton (~20.9 mi), Mathews (~21.8 mi), Gwynn (~22.6 mi), Belle Haven (~23.5 mi), Savage Town (~23.9 mi), Cats Bridge (~24.2 mi), Quinby (~25.9 mi), Boston (~26.2 mi), Painter (~26.4 mi), Mappsburg (~26.9 mi), Pungoteague (~28.3 mi), Keller (~29.1 mi), Bobtown (~30.0 mi), Harborton (~30.0 mi), Locust Mount (~30.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cape Charles data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
1,278
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$589,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,250
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$840
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.05%
Census place type
town
County
Northampton County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.55 sq mi
Census GEOID
5112808
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Cape Charles FAQ
What are houses worth in Cape Charles, VA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cape Charles at $589,000.
How much do houses cost in Cape Charles, VA?
For owner-occupied houses in Cape Charles, Census ACS data shows a median value of $589,000. Active listing prices in Northampton County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cape Charles, VA?
Cape Charles houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Northampton County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Cape Charles, VA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cape Charles's population at approximately 1,278.
What's the median rent in Cape Charles, VA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cape Charles at approximately $840 per month.
What is the median household income in Cape Charles, VA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cape Charles at approximately $51,250.
Is the Cape Charles housing market growing?
Northampton County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.05% annual change in 2025.
Is Cape Charles, VA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cape Charles's median home value at about 11.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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