Chatsworth, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,161 Population 433/sq mi density
$61,731 Median Income $35,078 per capita
$103,000 Home Value $118,351 Zillow
$684 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,731 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,000 home value, $684/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Chatsworth, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,731
18% below
$35,078 per capita
Home Value
$103,000
63% below
Zillow: $118,351
Median Rent
$684/mo
41% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
37%
Rent
59%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chatsworth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $61,731 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,078. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chatsworth is $103,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,351. Median rent is $684/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

10.4% of adults in Chatsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chatsworth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,161
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density433/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,731
Per Capita$35,078
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,000
Rent$684
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$118,351
Housing Units686
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation776 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Chatsworth was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.