The Town FilesChamberlayne, Virginia
Community in Henrico County · population 5,581 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $351,100
- Household income
- $97,544
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 54.6
Chamberlayne is a community of 5,581 people in Henrico County, Virginia. The median home is worth $351,100, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Virginia towns, quieter than 70% of Virginia towns.
How Chamberlayne ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chamberlayne is worth $351,100, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $97,544, which is more affordable than 63% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,212 a month. 95.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chamberlayne | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,212 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $97,544 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.3% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Chamberlayne
| People | Chamberlayne | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Chamberlayne
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 45.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chamberlayne since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 29, 1984 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 17, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 97 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 5, 2004.
Severe weather in Henrico County since 1996
Henrico County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Henrico County
Henrico County had 187,647 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,541 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Chamberlayne itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Towns near Chamberlayne
- Lakeside, VA2.9 mi · 12,203 people · home $288,200
- Mechanicsville, VA4.0 mi · 39,482 people · home $351,000
- Glen Allen, VA4.1 mi · 16,187 people · home $357,200
- East Highland Park, VA4.1 mi · 15,131 people · home $229,200
- Laurel, VA4.4 mi · 17,769 people · home $283,600
- Dumbarton, VA4.5 mi · 8,506 people · home $291,300
- Richmond, VA7.1 mi · 226,610 people · home $353,000
- Highland Springs, VA7.6 mi · 16,604 people · home $227,300
Chamberlayne questions
Is Chamberlayne, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chamberlayne scores better for retirees than 58% of Virginia towns and quieter than 70%. 29.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.6).
How much does a house cost in Chamberlayne?
The median owner-occupied home in Chamberlayne is valued at $351,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,544, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,212 a month.
What is the weather like in Chamberlayne?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.8 inches of precipitation a year and 11.5 inches of snow.
Does Chamberlayne get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chamberlayne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 29, 1984. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)