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Chatham, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,614 Population 611/sq mi density
$82,269 Median Income $91,777 per capita
$1,550,000 Home Value $1,262,760 Zillow
$924 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
131 Violent Crime/100K 965 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$82,269 median income, 2.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,550,000 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Chatham (26)

Abigail Adams State Park
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach of downtown Boston. Youth programs, visitor services, research, wildlife management, and more are coo...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Li...
Weather: The Boston Harbor Islands have a humid maritime climate characterized by slightly cooler temperatures than the mainland, so dress in layers. Typical summer conditions feature air temperatures approxim...
Boston Harbor Islands State Park
State Park
195 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bradley Palmer State Park
State Park
34 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cape Cod National Seashore
National Seashore
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past and continuin...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Biking, Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Golf, Guided Tours, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Hunting and Gath...
Weather: Cape Cod's weather is generally moderated by its proximity to the ocean. Winter is typically cold with some snow. Spring is often rainy. Summer is usually warm and humid. Fall is generally dry an...
Cushing Memorial State Park
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Flagg St Scoccer Field
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
State Park
32 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hawksnest State Park
State Park
41 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indian Head Drive Boat Launch
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Joseph Sylvia State Beach
State Park
117 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lynn Heritage State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lynn Shore Reservation
State Park
22 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
State Park
28 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
State Park
279 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all these brave houses and flowery gardens came from the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. One a...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: In New Bedford, Massachusetts, you’ll experience all four seasons in their full glory! Summers are warm and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 56°F to 83°F, perfect for enjoying the coastal bree...
Nickerson State Park
State Park
497 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pilgrim Memorial State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Quashnet Woods State Reservation
State Park
32 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center. Located in the urban setting of Salem, the ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: New England weather is unpredictable year-round. Monthly averages, in degrees Fahrenheit, are: January: 37 high, 20 low February: 40 high, 23 low March: 47 high, 30 low April: 57 high, 38 low May: 67 ...
Scusset Beach State Reservation
State Park
74 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shag Rocks
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Beach State Park
State Park
103 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
State Fish Pier
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Webb Memorial State Park
State Park
16 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wompatuck State Park
State Park
125 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0