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Chatham County
  • County in North Carolina

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade A minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade A
  5. Diversity
    grade B+
  6. Jobs
    grade A
  7. Weather
    grade B
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade C

editorial

Chatham County is located in North Carolina with a population of 75,070. Chatham County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Chatham County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Chatham County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Chatham County are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$325,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$888
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    21%
  • Own
    79%
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Chatham County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    403.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    7.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    32
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    100.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    651.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,786
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    108.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    25%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    21%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

Working in Chatham County

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$76,791
National
$69,021

Places to Work in Chatham County

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