Chatham 65 Good
Chatham Livability #181 ranked city in Massachusetts#12,288 ranked city in the USARanks better than 58% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Chatham

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Chatham transportation information

      Statistic Chatham Massachusetts National
      Average one way commute31min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work72.8%71.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.1%7.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.3%9.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk7.3%4.9%2.8%
      Working from home9.8%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Chatham, MA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).