At a Glance
Median Income
$63,500
$43,146 per capita
Home Value
$229,800
Zillow: $196,588
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
18.3% smoking rate
How Chance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chance a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chance residents earn a median household income of $63,500 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,146. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chance is $229,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,588. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
4.5% of adults in Chance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chance has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,500
Per Capita$43,146
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,800
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$196,588
Housing Units271
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband67.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chance was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.6% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.