Living in West Chatham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Chatham · Census data 2020–2024
West Chatham has 1,258 residents with a median age of 59.7. The median home value is $739,600, the median rent is $1,772/month.
West Chatham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Chatham at a glance
- Population
- 1,258
- Median age
- 59.7State: 40
- Median home value
- $739,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,772/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Chatham a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Chatham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Chatham the median home value is $739,600, 122% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,772 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,508 a month in housing costs.
Housing in West Chatham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,962
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 70.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.19
70.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Chatham has many vacation and second homes.
West Chatham demographics
- Population
- 1,258
- Median age
- 59.7
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 42.1%
- Households
- 574
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Chatham ›
Education in West Chatham
73.8% of adults 25 and older in West Chatham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 35.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Chatham
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 10.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
West Chatham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chatham | 1,258 | — | $739,600 | $1,772 |
| East Harwich | 5,654 | $111,508 | $638,900 | $2,329 |
| Harwich Port | 2,238 | $70,761 | $815,500 | — |
| Harwich Center | 1,774 | $85,057 | $636,800 | $1,340 |
| Harwich | 13,598 | $96,966 | $658,600 | $2,017 |
| Chatham | 6,681 | $85,167 | $942,800 | $1,485 |
| Brewster | 10,420 | $103,317 | $707,700 | $1,589 |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
| Orleans | 6,415 | $102,335 | $957,000 | $1,502 |
More for people moving to West Chatham
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What is the average home price in West Chatham?
The median home value in West Chatham is $739,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Chatham?
The median gross rent in West Chatham is $1,772 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Chatham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in West Chatham?
The median age in West Chatham is 59.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Chatham?
The average commute to work in West Chatham is 21 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Chatham?
The unemployment rate in West Chatham is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Chatham?
73.8% of adults in West Chatham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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