Chatham, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Chatham, Illinois Summary
Life in Chatham research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Chatham over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chatham:
The population in Chatham is 14,740.
The median home value in Chatham is $296,043.
The median income in Chatham is $106,030.
The cost of living in Chatham is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Chatham is $1,157.
The unemployment rate in Chatham is 3.5%.
The poverty rate in Chatham is 3.7%.
The average high in Chatham is 63.2° and the average low is 43.0°.
Chatham SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Chatham, IL Crime Report
Crime in Chatham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chatham. Key points include:
There were 87 total crimes in Chatham in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chatham is 597.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chatham is 103.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chatham is 494.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chatham is -71.81% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Chatham Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chatham / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 87 | 597.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 103.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 82.4 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 72 | 494.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 89.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 57 | 391.4 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 13.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Chatham, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Chatham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chatham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chatham is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chatham is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Chatham is $296,043.
The median income in Chatham is $106,030.
Chatham's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chatham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chatham | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 86 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 108 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
Chatham, IL Weather
The average high in Chatham is 63.2° and the average low is 43.0°.
There are 70.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.0 inches of precipitation each year with 18.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chatham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 18.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Chatham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chatham
The current population in Chatham is 14,740. The population has increased 32.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,740 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 14,437 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 14,245 | 7.7% |
| 2020 | 13,231 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 13,072 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 12,535 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 12,749 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 12,569 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 12,341 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 12,131 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,185 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 11,807 | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 11,299 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 11,120 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chatham
Chatham is:
89.5% White with 13,191 White residents.
1.9% African American with 280 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 374 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 397 Two Or More residents.
3.3% Hispanic with 483 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chatham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.9% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Chatham
Chatham is 55.0% female with 8,108 female residents.
Chatham is 45.0% male with 6,632 male residents.
| Gender | Chatham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chatham for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Chatham completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Chatham completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Chatham completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Chatham completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Chatham completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Chatham completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Chatham completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Chatham completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Chatham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chatham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chatham, Illinois
3.8% of households in Chatham earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Chatham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.2% of households in Chatham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.0% of households in Chatham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.8% of households in Chatham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.9% of households in Chatham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.3% of households in Chatham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.8% of households in Chatham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.3% of households in Chatham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.1% of households in Chatham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chatham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.2% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.8% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.8% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.3% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.1% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
