Median Income
$72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value
$348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.7%
197% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.0%
3% lower than US avg
How Chatham-Kent Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population103,988
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$46,720
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty12.0%
Commute23 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units44,030
Rent Burden15.7%
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+2.3%
Is Chatham-Kent a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Chatham-Kent receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Chatham-Kent has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Chatham-Kent is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Chatham-Kent is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school.
Chatham-Kent has a population of 103,988 with a density of 110 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 2.6% Black, 2.8% Asian.
Population
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Chatham-Kent vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.3% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.6% |
Social Characteristics
Chatham-Kent vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Chatham-Kent is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income: Chatham-Kent vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,000 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,720 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.7% |
| 197% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
The median home value in Chatham-Kent is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.0% |
| Housing Units | 44,030 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Chatham-Kent vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Chatham-Kent vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 946.7 sq mi (2,451.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |