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Chatham, MA


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Chatham, Massachusetts

Chatham, Massachusetts, in Barnstable county, is 41 miles SE of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 73 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Barnstable - Yarmouth metropolitan area. Chatham contains a population of approximately 6,625.

The People and Families of Chatham

In Chatham, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chatham, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chatham had a median family income of $56,750. Interestingly, lots of people in Chatham have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chatham favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $12,922. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Chatham Housing

Chatham has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Chatham, 83% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Chatham can boast better commuting than most places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyChatham Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Chatham College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Chatham, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population89
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use53
Walking and Biking to Work45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime62

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