Northampton
6.9
High score (8-10)
Northampton County is the southern tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore — Cape Charles is a small Victorian-era railroad town that has attracted an artsy and progressive second-home community of former DC and Richmond residents. Post-COVID remote work has added more permanent transplants. The Cape Charles beachfront, the small downtown, and some legitimately good restaurants make this the most socially interesting part of the Eastern Shore. More open-minded than the rest of the Shore.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Northampton County has Cape Charles as a growing second-home destination with a more progressive and arts-oriented demographic than the surrounding Eastern Shore. Limited permanent population but the transplant community creates some social energy. Very slow pace.
Lower score (below 6)
Northampton County is the Eastern Shore at its most remote — the ferry doesn't run anymore and the drive means you're going intentionally. Cape Charles has charm but 12,000 total county population limits social options significantly. The transplant community is real but small.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Northampton, Virginia?
$55k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Northampton, Virginia?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Northampton, Virginia?
26% men have degree
What's the average male height in Northampton, Virginia?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Northampton, Virginia?
Local women avg 29.5