Chamba, India

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

21,502 Population 27,925/sq mi density

3,120 ft Elevation 951 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$2,800 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$18,000 home value, $35/mo rent

Chamba, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$2,800

96% below

$2,850 per capita

Home Value

$18,000

94% below

Median Rent

$35/mo

97% below

26.5% of income on rent

Unemployment

5.2%

44% above

7.5% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

63°F

219 sunny days/yr

Is Chamba a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chamba residents earn a median household income of $2,800 , which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,850. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 387 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chamba is $18,000 , 94% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $35/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Chamba has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,502

Median Age31.0 yrs

Density27,925/mi²

Foreign Born1.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$2,800

Per Capita$2,850

Unemployment5.2%

Poverty7.5%

Avg Weekly Wage$55

Housing

Home Value$18,000

Rent$35

Ownership

Housing Units8,601

Rent Burden26.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days219/yr

Rain76.3 in/yr

Elevation3,120 ft