Median Income
$78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value
$125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.2%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$632
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.9%
4% lower than US avg
How Chapais Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,468
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$45,600
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.9%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$632
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units645
Rent Burden14.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,296 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+18.1%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Chapais a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Chapais receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Chapais offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Chapais is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Chapais is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $632 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school.
Chapais has a population of 1,468 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).
Population
1,468
Total Population
2021 Census
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 3.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Spanish | 89.5% |
| 568% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.8% |
The median household income in Chapais is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $78,500 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
The median home value in Chapais is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $632 (46% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $632 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.0% |
| Housing Units | 645 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Chapais vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Chapais vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7834°N, 74.8492°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |