How many renters in Chatham, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.6% (±22.2 points) of renting households in Chatham, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.6% (±22.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.5% (±20.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.9% (±7.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chatham
| Share of income spent on rent | Chatham | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.2% (±4.9 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±15.5 points) | 8.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.7% (±13.5 points) | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.1% (±12.9 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±9.6 points) | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.5% (±20.0 points) | 48.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Chatham against Barnstable County, its state and the nation
| Chatham | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.6% (±22.2 points) | 59.8% (±3.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.5% (±20.0 points) | 48.8% (±2.9 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.9% (±7.9 points) | 34.4% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $49,249 (±$4,540) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,485 (±$209) | $1,678 (±$60) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Chatham, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Barnstable County (59.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Barnstable County, Chatham ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 86 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Chatham
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | — | 58.6% (±22.2 points) | — |
| Harwich Port | 5.6 mi | 61.8% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich Center | 6.5 mi | 45.0% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Harwich | 6.5 mi | 46.5% (±43.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich | 6.9 mi | 56.7% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwich | 8.1 mi | 85.7% (±30.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dennis Port | 8.6 mi | 57.2% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster | 9.7 mi | 61.2% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans | 10.0 mi | 52.8% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Eastham | 83.8% (±20.2 points) |
| 3 | Yarmouth | 75.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | 64.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 5 | Bourne | 62.8% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 | Brewster | 61.2% (±28.8 points) |
| 7 | Dennis | 59.2% (±13.7 points) |
| 8 | Chatham | 58.6% (±22.2 points) |
| 9 | Provincetown | 57.4% (±25.0 points) |
| 10 | Harwich | 56.7% (±17.7 points) |
| 11 | Falmouth | 54.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 12 | Orleans | 52.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 13 | Mashpee | 44.7% (±13.5 points) |
| 14 | Sandwich | 31.9% (±16.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Chatham include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Chatham (community), West Chatham.
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
Are renters in Chatham rent-burdened?
58.6% of renting households in Chatham pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Chatham spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chatham, MA spends 33.9% (±7.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Chatham town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:12995, in state:25 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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