Best Places to Live in Chatham, Massachusetts

Resort town complex - Central portion of Cape Cod. June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Chatham, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Pleasant summers
-Educated population
-Nearby coastline

Cons

-Low ethnic diversity
-Tourist impact
-Cost of living and housing

Local Listings in Chatham

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$3,750,000

24 Andrew Mitchell Ln
Bed 6 | Bath 8 | 5700 SqFt

$599,000

26 Cockle Cove Rd
Bed 4 | Bath 1 | 1675 SqFt

$559,000

270 Countryside Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1360 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Barnstable Town Metro Area

Barnstable is the commercial center and gateway to Cape Cod. The towns along Cape Cod are typical New England coastal towns with attractive commercial and residential areas and seaside wharves. The considerable fishing industry and tourist market support a large assortment of restaurants and local entertainment. Surrounding Cape Cod is an outdoor recreation and entertainment paradise. Educational attainment at all levels is among the highest in the state.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
County: Barnstable County
Metro Area: Barnstable Town Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning liberal

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Chatham
Zip Codes: 02633 02659 02650
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 60 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Chatham is 4.4% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Chatham jobs have increased by 3.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Chatham's cost of living is 60.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Chatham's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Chatham, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Barnstable county voted Democratic in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Chatham's population is 6,149 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 1.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Chatham is $672,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.4%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Chatham public schools spend $16,266 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.3 students per teacher in Chatham. More Education

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Housing Market in Chatham

It's a good time to buy in Chatham. Home Appreciation is up 7.4% in the last 12 months. Browse Chatham Real Estate

The median home price in Chatham is $672,500. Browse Homes in this Range.

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02633 02659 02650

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