Chatham, NY

Chatham, New York

Chatham, New York, in Columbia county, is 21 miles SE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 114 miles N of New York, New York. The village contains a population of approximately 1,758.

The People and Families of Chatham

In Chatham, about 47% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chatham, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chatham had a median family income of $44,500. 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 village.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chatham favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Chatham Housing

Chatham has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Chatham, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Chatham, 84% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Chatham, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Chatham Almanac

Chatham Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chatham Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chatham Public Libraries

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Chatham High Schools (2004)

CHATHAM HS
50 WOODBRIDGE AVE
518-392-1570
Serves 520 students.

Chatham Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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