At a Glance
Median Income
$78,513
$32,532 per capita
Home Value
$383,900
Zillow: $398,866
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
11.7% smoking rate
How Chillum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chillum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chillum a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chillum residents earn a median household income of $78,513 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,532. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chillum is $383,900 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,866. Median rent is $1,733/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
23.7% of adults in Chillum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
71.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chillum has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population35,163
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density10,403/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born50.3%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,513
Per Capita$32,532
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
B+
Home Value$383,900
Rent$1,733
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$398,866
Housing Units11,622
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+71.2%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute36 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Chillum was built in 1959.
15.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
50.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.