Living in Chatham, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chatham · Census data 2020–2024
Chatham has 1,669 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $79,886 (7% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $323,100, the median rent is $1,080/month.
Chatham at a glance
- Population
- 1,669
- Median age
- 49.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $79,886State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $323,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,080/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Chatham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
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 $323,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,878 a month in housing costs.
Chatham median household income
The median household income in Chatham is $79,886 and the income per person is $45,595. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Chatham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 929
- Owner-occupied
- 54.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.8%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.01
Chatham demographics
- Population
- 1,669
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 830
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chatham ›
Education in Chatham
48.2% of adults 25 and older in Chatham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chatham
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.4%
Chatham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 1,669 | $79,886 | $323,100 | $1,080 |
| Ghent | 517 | $138,446 | $318,500 | — |
| Valatie | 1,796 | $100,461 | $325,100 | $842 |
| Kinderhook | 1,072 | $93,250 | $372,400 | $990 |
| Philmont | 1,439 | $56,563 | $225,000 | $1,193 |
| Stottville | 1,045 | $60,872 | $166,100 | $1,352 |
| Nassau | 1,058 | $84,781 | $239,200 | $1,073 |
| Coxsackie | 2,737 | $70,500 | $300,300 | $862 |
| Lorenz Park | 1,991 | $85,188 | $222,000 | $2,031 |
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What is the median household income in Chatham, NY?
The median household income in Chatham is $79,886, 7% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $323,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Chatham?
The median gross rent in Chatham is $1,080 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Chatham, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Chatham?
The median age in Chatham is 49.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Chatham?
The average commute to work in Chatham is 23 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chatham?
The unemployment rate in Chatham is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chatham?
48.2% 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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