Chincoteague
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Chincoteague is a picturesque coastal town on Virginia's Eastern Shore, famous for its wild ponies, pristine beaches, and relaxed island vibe. The community exudes charm, offering fresh seafood, art galleries, and abundant outdoor activities in a friendly, walkable setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
3,344
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.93°, -75.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,215
Local Cost
$1,500
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
14.5°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-13.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1231 mm
Internet Speed
74 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
38.0
Airport
WAL
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.