Because of many things, Chatham is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Chatham a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Chatham has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Chatham’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of Chatham ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Chatham, 47.68% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Chatham in 2022 was $46,451, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $185,804 for a family of four.
The people who call Chatham home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Chatham residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Chatham include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Chatham is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and Chinese.
