Chatham, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County
Chatham, MA
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 $82,269 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $91,777. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above 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 $1,329,498. 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 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 511/100K.
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.