At a Glance
Median Income
$135,199
$67,646 per capita
Home Value
$743,100
Zillow: $1,262,760
Violent Crime
146/100K
1,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.2%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Chatham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Chatham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Chatham 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
West Chatham residents earn a median household income of $135,199 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,646. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,789 business establishments, including 1,098 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Chatham is $743,100 , 164% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,262,760. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
West Chatham reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,951/100K.
Education
74.2% of adults in West Chatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Chatham has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,337
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$135,199
Per Capita$67,646
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
B+
Home Value$743,100
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$1,262,760
Housing Units2,118
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property1,951/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.2%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+34.9%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in West Chatham was built in 1978.
10.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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