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Chatham, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Joseph Torres

How much do you pay for rent in Chatham?

Just moved here 5 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 14,740 people. Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $231,900, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting ...

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Lillian

What Chatham does better than anywhere else

Alright, Just moved here 1 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Chatham sits at 46.8 per 100K. Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $106,030, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a...

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Joseph Torres

What to expect moving to Chatham?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? The city has invest...

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Cynthia W.

Weekend activities in Chatham?

So, Household incomes average around $106,030 in Chatham. The median home value here is around $231,900, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with t...

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Ralph P.

Best kept secrets of Chatham, IL

Hello, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $231,900, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Axel Ward

Why I chose Chatham over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Charlotte and With a population of 14,740, Chatham is a small town. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective.

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Cynthia W.

Chatham is underrated, change my mind

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Chatham sits at 46.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. H...

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Axel Ward

Top 5 things I love about Chatham

Longtime lurker here, It's a a small town city with about 14,740 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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