At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$99,600 per capita
Home Value
$944,300
Zillow: $1,369,939
Median Rent
$2,251/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
21/100K
526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.7%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.0%
5.7% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chatham residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $99,600. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chatham is $944,300 , 235% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,369,939. Median rent is $2,251/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Chatham reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 526/100K.
Education
84.7% of adults in Chatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(151% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chatham has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,219
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density3,940/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$99,600
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$944,300
Rent$2,251
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$1,369,939
Housing Units3,058
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent21/100K
Property526/100K
Health
Obesity20.0%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation238 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.7%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+42.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute39 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Chatham was founded in 1710.
The median home in Chatham was built in 1948.
17.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
32.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.