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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.
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.
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 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 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.
In Chatham, 84% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Chatham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Age of the Population | | |
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| Male Share of the Population |  | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
| 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 | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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