Chatham is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Chatham’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
As is often the case in a small town, Chatham doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Chatham citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 36.13% of adults in Chatham have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Chatham in 2022 was $30,311, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $121,244 for a family of four. However, Chatham contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Chatham is a very ethnically-diverse town. 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 Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Chatham include English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Chatham is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
