Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Chatham is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,614. Residents earn $82,269 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chatham receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Chatham has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Chatham is $82,269, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Chatham is $1,550,000, making it a premium housing market at 450% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 18.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Chatham is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,951 per 100,000, near the national average.
Chatham is a highly educated community — 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Chatham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 24.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,269 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $91,777 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,244 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,956 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,789 |
| County GDP | $19,298M |
| Restaurants | 1,098 |
| Healthcare | 792 |
| Retail | 1,381 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,218 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.47% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $1,550,000 |
| 450% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,262,760 |
| Median List Price | $2,950,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,950,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $556 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.7% |
| Price Drops | 15.2% |
| Inventory | 33 |
| Census Median Rent | $924 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,218 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.47% |
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.5% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,272/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 792 |
| Total Violent | 146.3/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 48.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 97.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,951.2/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 357.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,528.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 65.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6739°N, 69.9630°W |
| County FIPS | 25001 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.4% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 611/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 792 |
| Restaurants | 1,098 |
| Retail Stores | 1,381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |