Chatham, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
Chatham, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Chatham a Good Place to Live?
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 3.5% (3% 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 $308,950. 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 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 494/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.