At a Glance
Median Income
$91,912
$41,345 per capita
Home Value
$216,000
Zillow: $362,530
Median Rent
$645/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
14.0% smoking rate
How Chatfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chatfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chatfield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chatfield residents earn a median household income of $91,912 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,345. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 802 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chatfield is $216,000 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,530. Median rent is $645/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
31.6% of adults in Chatfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chatfield has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,693
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,912
Per Capita$41,345
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$877M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,000
Rent$645
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$362,530
Housing Units1,124
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,032 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Chatfield was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.