At a Glance
Median Income
$72,933
$39,344 per capita
Home Value
$279,200
Zillow: $327,436
Violent Crime
305/100K
1,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Chums Corner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chums Corner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chums Corner 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
Chums Corner residents earn a median household income of $72,933 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,344. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,762 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chums Corner is $279,200 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,436. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Chums Corner reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,840/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Chums Corner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chums Corner has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,012
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$72,933
Per Capita$39,344
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,200
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$327,436
Housing Units408
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent305/100K
Property1,840/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation902 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Chums Corner was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.