At a Glance
Median Income
$72,699
$47,248 per capita
Home Value
$193,600
Zillow: $248,135
Median Rent
$693/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.7% smoking rate
How Chapman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chapman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chapman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chapman residents earn a median household income of $72,699 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,248. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chapman is $193,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,135. Median rent is $693/month, with 26.4% 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 1983.
Education
25.6% of adults in Chapman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chapman has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,244
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,338/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans18.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,699
Per Capita$47,248
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,600
Rent$693
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$248,135
Housing Units532
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,197/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain33.5 in/yr
Elevation1,116 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Chapman was founded in 1868.
The median home in Chapman was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.