At a Glance
Median Income
$70,357
$35,363 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $364,284
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
228/100K
1,001/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chapman residents earn a median household income of $70,357 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,363. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chapman is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,284. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chapman reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,001/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Chapman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chapman has 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population191
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,357
Per Capita$35,363
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$1,167
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$364,284
Housing Units70
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent228/100K
Property1,001/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation705 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Chapman was founded in 1850.
The median home in Chapman was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.