How long do people stay in their homes in Chatham (community), MA?
26.2% (±12.4 points) of households in Chatham (community), MA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.6% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 26.2% (±12.4 points)
- Since before 2000
- 30.6%
When households in Chatham (community) moved in
| Moved in | Chatham (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 7.0% (±7.4 points) | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 19.2% (±10.0 points) | 14.1% | 18.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 25.2% (±9.2 points) | 38.4% | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 18.1% (±7.4 points) | 19.1% | 16.1% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 15.9% (±8.4 points) | 13.3% | 10.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 14.7% (±7.0 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Chatham (community), the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Barnstable County (16.9%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (22.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Chatham (community)
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham (community) | — | 26.2% (±12.4 points) | — |
| West Chatham | 1.6 mi | 4.5% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| East Harwich | 4.3 mi | 12.2% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Harwich Port | 5.3 mi | 19.6% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich Center | 5.5 mi | 12.9% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich | 5.8 mi | 13.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans | 6.3 mi | 14.8% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster | 7.4 mi | 17.5% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwich | 7.5 mi | 11.0% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Chatham, MA (4.5%), East Harwich, MA (12.2%), Northwest Harwich, MA (11.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provincetown (community) | 30.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 2 | Buzzards Bay | 26.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 3 | Chatham (community) | 26.2% (±12.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Dennis Port | 24.8% (±7.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Teaticket | 24.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 6 | Falmouth (community) | 22.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 | Monument Beach | 20.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 8 | North Falmouth | 20.5% (±9.1 points) |
| 9 | South Yarmouth | 20.1% (±4.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Chatham (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Chatham, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chatham (community)
How often do people move in Chatham (community)?
26.2% of households in Chatham (community), MA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Chatham (community) have?
30.6% of households in Chatham (community) have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham CDP, Massachusetts
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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