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Chapman, PA

Pennsylvania · Northampton County · Metropolitan Area

Chapman is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 191. Residents earn $70,357 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
191 Population 579/sq mi density
$70,357 Median Income $35,363 per capita
$218,800 Home Value
$1,167 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,357 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, $1,167/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,357
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $218,800
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.6%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,167
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Chapman Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population191
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,357
Per Capita$35,363
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$1,167
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units70
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation705 ft (215 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.0%
Libraries10

Is Chapman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chapman receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Chapman stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chapman is $70,357, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chapman is $218,800, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Chapman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 33.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Chapman has a population of 191 with a density of 579 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (80.6%), with 3.7% Hispanic, 7.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.2% of residents. 13.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 12.7% of residents have a disability. 97.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

191
Total Population
579
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Chapman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chapman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chapman is $70,357, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,363. The average weekly wage is $1,160, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 7.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Chapman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,357
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,363
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Chapman is $218,800, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,167 (0% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 70 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $7,459 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$218,800
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,167
0% below US avg
Rent Burden26.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.7%
Housing Units70
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate3.41%
Chapman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall33.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates40.7600°N, 75.4006°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthampton County County
County FIPS42095
Chapman is located in Northampton County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 50.4% of the vote, a 1.8-point margin. 82.0% of households have broadband internet access. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 748 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 87.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.6%
33% below US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density579/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi
CountyNorthampton County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

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