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Chatham, MI
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Chatham, MI
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 $47,813 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,448. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chatham is $154,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,010. Median rent is $683/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Chatham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Chatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chatham has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.