At a Glance
Median Income
$149,750
$40,030 per capita
Home Value
$367,100
Zillow: $286,955
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9.4% smoking rate
How Chaires Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chaires's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chaires a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chaires residents earn a median household income of $149,750 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,030. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,134 business establishments, including 735 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chaires is $367,100 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,955. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
24.7% of adults in Chaires hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chaires has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population676
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,750
Per Capita$40,030
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value$367,100
Rent
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$286,955
Housing Units188
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation110 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Chaires was built in 1986.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 735 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.