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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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Comparing Chatham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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