At a Glance
Median Income
$78,513
$32,532 per capita
Home Value
$383,900
Zillow: $397,380
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
507/100K
6,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 4.6% (28% 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 $397,380. 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.
Safety & Crime
Chillum reports 507 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,460/100K.
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 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population35,163
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density10,403/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,513
Per Capita$32,532
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
B+
Home Value$383,900
Rent$1,733
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$397,380
Housing Units11,622
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent507/100K
Property6,460/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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