At a Glance
Median Income
$82,269
$91,777 per capita
Home Value
$1,550,000
Zillow: $1,262,760
Median Rent
$924/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
965/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.4%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chatham residents earn a median household income of $82,269 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $91,777. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,789 business establishments, including 1,098 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chatham is $1,550,000 , 450% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,262,760. Median rent is $924/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Chatham reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 965/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
60.4% of adults in Chatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chatham has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,614
Median Age67.4 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,269
Per Capita$91,777
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
F
Home Value$1,550,000
Rent$924
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$1,262,760
Housing Units2,176
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property965/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary196/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation35 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.4%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+34.1%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Chatham was built in 1970.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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