Machipongo combines rural quiet with waterborne adventures
Well-immersed within the Eastern Shore’s vast stretches of woods, waterways and farms, Machipongo surrounds its residents with opportunities for outdoor recreation. Machipongo’s original inhabitants gave it a name meaning “much dirt," referencing its juxtaposition of rolling fields with winding creeks and the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. This waterfront access still contributes to Machipongo’s homebuying appeal. “Machipongo has quite a few waterfront properties, in the sense that you’ve got the Vaucluse Shores community along the creeks there, and there are some other homes along the bay,” says Shaun Sterling, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate. “You’ve got a pretty good amount of second homes and primary homes there.” Centuries after Machipongo received its name, people continue to find charm in its riverside style of living.
Homes in Machipongo are often isolated on large private lots.
Some homes have local access to neighborhood boat ramps.
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Boating trips begin from residents' back yards
Though Machipongo does not have any public parks, its abundance of wild nature means that there is no shortage of venues for outdoor adventures. Many homes have piers and docks in their backyards, enabling residents to boat and fish off Vaucluse Point, Sparrow Point and other promontories. On land, Chatham Vineyards & Winery continues a century-long tradition of serving local chardonnays and merlots from an 1818-built brick house. Kids and adults alike can visit the Barrier Islands Center at the heart of Machipongo if they wish to learn about the history of the Eastern Shore, including through hands-on exhibits.
It is possible to find lots with water access in Machipongo.
The Barrier Island Center is an educational attraction in Machipongo.
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Machipongo's homes vary in century of construction and creek access
Since its founding in the 1670s, Machipongo has developed in a scattered style, with some residences sitting along creeks and others being dispersed throughout vast swathes of farmland. “While there’s no historic downtown, Machipongo has assorted buildings and the occasional church with some history to them,” Sterling says. Today, most of Machipongo’s homes trace their origins to the second half of the 20th century, although some properties were built as far back as the 1900s and others were built in the early 2020s. Inland homes can sell for between $70,000 and $345,000, while those on the water have sold for between $370,000 and $640,000. Most of Machipongo's houses were built in the ranch and bungalow styles, and many of them feature brick exteriors. Machipongo's quiet atmosphere contributes to its CAP Index score of 1, indicating a minimal risk of crime.
Waterfront homes in Machipongo are currently being constructed on large lotsl
There are no typical home styles in Machipongo, each home is unique.
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Northampton High offers a smaller student-teacher ratio
Students can start their education at Kiptopeke Elementary School, which receives a C rating from Niche, before attending Northampton Middle School and Northampton High School, each of which receive C-pluses. Northampton High lets students learn in smaller-than-average classrooms, enabling them to have better engagement with their educators.
Northampton High School serves the students of Machipongo.
Northampton High School is undergoing construction of new facilities.
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Small businesses sell everything from coffee to fresh produce
Although Machipongo doesn’t have a major retail district or big-box stores, it features a limited selection of local businesses along the Lankford Highway. The Machipongo Trading Company serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches and coffee while also selling snacks and drinks for road trips. Baines Farm & Market and Quail Cove Farms each bring local produce, spices and baked goods to market along the same highway. Exmore’s Food Lion is just a 10-mile drive to the north.
Yianni's Market is one of only a few places to buy goods in Machipongo.
Baines Farm and Market is open during early spring for Strawberry season.
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Larger towns and healthcare are accessible in less than 30 minutes
Machipongo is 55 miles north of Virginia Beach and 14 miles from the beaches of Cape Charles. The Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital is less than a 23-mile drive north of Machipongo in Onley.
Families enjoy relaxing strolls at Pleasure House Point Natural Area in Ocean Park.
Families enjoy the cool breeze while catching up at The Shellfish Company in Ocean Park.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
963
Median Age
53
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,045
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,908
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.6%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
53.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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