Living in Chatham, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chatham · Census data 2020–2024
Chatham has 430 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $66,042 (33% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $362,900.
Chatham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chatham at a glance
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 48.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $66,042State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $362,900State: $402,500
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Chatham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chatham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chatham the median home value is $362,900, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,958 a month in housing costs.
Chatham median household income
The median household income in Chatham is $66,042 and the income per person is $45,395. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Chatham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 295
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 42.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.54
42.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chatham has many vacation and second homes.
Chatham demographics
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 169
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chatham ›
Education in Chatham
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Chatham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chatham
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Chatham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 430 | $66,042 | $362,900 | — |
| Jackson | 897 | $117,986 | $719,300 | $1,750 |
| Stow | 535 | $42,204 | $326,400 | — |
| North Conway | 2,041 | $71,198 | $435,000 | $966 |
| Conway | 10,141 | $64,385 | $314,000 | $1,095 |
| Fryeburg | 3,489 | $56,076 | $268,600 | $893 |
| Bartlett | 3,281 | $59,754 | $371,400 | $1,676 |
| Lovell | 1,353 | $80,625 | $295,000 | $1,419 |
| Sweden | 537 | $73,750 | $311,300 | $1,667 |
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What is the median household income in Chatham, NH?
The median household income in Chatham is $66,042, 33% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chatham?
The median home value in Chatham is $362,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
Is Chatham, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Chatham?
The median age in Chatham is 48.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Chatham?
The average commute to work in Chatham is 36 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chatham?
The unemployment rate in Chatham is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chatham?
38.4% of adults in 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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