Chatham, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
14,740 Population 1,989/sq mi density
$106,030 Median Income $46,957 per capita
$231,900 Home Value $308,950 Zillow
$1,157 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
103 Violent Crime/100K 494 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,030 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $1,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Chatham, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,030
41% above
$46,957 per capita
Home Value
$231,900
18% below
Zillow: $308,950
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
1% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
494/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
47% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
141%
Home Value
82%
Rent
99%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chatham a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
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 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.

Data Overview

People

Population14,740
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,989/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,030
Per Capita$46,957
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,900
Rent$1,157
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$308,950
Housing Units5,756
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property494/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,880/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.