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Chatham, LA


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Chatham, Louisiana

Chatham, Louisiana, in Jackson county, is 23 miles SW of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 215 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town contains a population of approximately 623.

The People and Families of Chatham

In Chatham, about 45% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Chatham. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chatham had a median family income of $22,500.

Chatham Housing

Chatham has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Louisiana. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Chatham the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Chatham, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Chatham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyChatham Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyChatham Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Chatham Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Chatham, LA

Comparing Chatham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men15
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home59
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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