Median Income
$78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value
$174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.8%
3% higher than US avg
How Chatham Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population527
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$48,400
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty12.8%
Commute18 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units220
Rent Burden7.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+4.6%
Is Chatham a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Chatham receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Chatham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Chatham is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Chatham is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school.
Chatham has a population of 527 with a density of 60 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).
Population
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.8% |
The median household income in Chatham is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $78,500 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
The median home value in Chatham is $174,000, 38% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 95.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.6% |
| Housing Units | 220 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Chatham vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Chatham vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |