At a Glance
Median Income
$68,176
$24,799 per capita
Home Value
$199,100
Zillow: $243,264
Median Rent
$823/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
537/100K
3,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Chatsworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chatsworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chatsworth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chatsworth residents earn a median household income of $68,176 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,799. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 539 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chatsworth is $199,100 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,264. Median rent is $823/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Chatsworth reports 537 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,618/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Chatsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chatsworth has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,857
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density947/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,176
Per Capita$24,799
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,888M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,100
Rent$823
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$243,264
Housing Units1,614
Rent Burden19.3%
Crime
F
Violent537/100K
Property3,618/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault514/100K
Burglary327/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation758 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Chatsworth was founded in 1905.
The median home in Chatsworth was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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