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Chatham Local Guide

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Living in Chatham, NY

The small town of Chatham, New York is home to just under 2,000 residents. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. At an average age of just over 42, the town's population is older than most cities in New York. Renters tend to be in the minority in Chatham, and 70% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $920/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in New York. Over the course of a year, renters in Chatham will save around $4,300 compared to the state average.

Among residents older than 25 in Chatham, 10% possess a Bachelor's degree and 8% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Chatham residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, construction, and education. Combined, these industries account for 20% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Chatham workers earn an average annual income of around $75K, about $6,000 less than the state average. However, the town's average income is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345).

Chatham residents have an average commute of about 28 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing means of commuting to work, opted for by 43% of workers, while public transportation is not used extensively. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.