At a Glance
Median Income
$106,030
$46,957 per capita
Home Value
$231,900
Zillow: $296,201
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
703/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Chatham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chatham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chatham 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
Chatham residents earn a median household income of $106,030 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,957. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chatham is $231,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,201. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Chatham reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 703/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.4% of adults in Chatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chatham has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,740
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,989/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,030
Per Capita$46,957
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,900
Rent$1,157
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$296,201
Housing Units5,756
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent47/100K
Property703/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary94/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation598 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Chatham was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
