At a Glance
Median Income
$81,427
$39,727 per capita
Home Value
$224,400
Zillow: $301,952
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
2,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Chalco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chalco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chalco a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chalco residents earn a median household income of $81,427 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,727. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,552 business establishments, including 325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chalco is $224,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,952. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Chalco reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,676/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Chalco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chalco has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population10,625
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density3,950/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,427
Per Capita$39,727
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$13,671M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,400
Rent$1,103
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$301,952
Housing Units4,230
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent264/100K
Property2,676/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,082 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Chalco was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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