There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Chatham, Massachusetts. This includes 1 facility in Chatham and 19 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Massachusetts range from $42 to $254, with a mean expense running approximately $175. The per month expense averages around $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $62,964, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Chatham, Massachusetts
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- Chatham scores lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.
- Chatham scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 15 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Chatham House, Wise Living, and Liberty Commons.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 62 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (56% of residents).
- There are 33 golf courses in or around the city, including Eastward Ho Country Club, Chatham Seaside Links, and Cranberry Valley Golf Course.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Veteran\'s Field, Eldredge Park, and Sweetwater Forest Campground.
- There are 17 churches in or near the city, including St Christophers Episcopal Chr, United Methodist Church, and First Congregational Church.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 31 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 21 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.83% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.65% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $110,023, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $71,020, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $52,275, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $75,600 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $144,175 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $10,400 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,336 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.23%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Chatham receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Chatham has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Chatham has an average population density of 514.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Chatham have a long daily commute time.
- Chatham has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 97.04%.
Chatham is a small city in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is included in the Barnstable Town metropolitan statistical area. The city has a total population of only 3,884, with 195,813 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. About 56% of the residents are over 55.
Chatham has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has an average per capita income of $52,000 and an average household income is $71,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is around 6.23% and the mean housing price is $817,500, which is higher than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Chatham has harsh average temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets heavy levels of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Chatham has better than average air quality ratings and a lower than average crime rate.