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Chatham, NY
Village in Columbia County, New York.
Population
1,669
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,349
ZIP codes
0
Chatham and its ZIP codes
Chatham at a glance
- Chatham is about 3.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,886 a year, 7% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,100 (24% below New York) and median rent is $1,080 a month.
Local data for Chatham, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chatham, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,886
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$323,100
Median rent
$1,080/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
48.2%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (563), German Americans (232), Italian Americans (217).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Chatham.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,931
20,909 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,389
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $7,328 per person
How people get to work
Chatham, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chatham, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,586
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
173
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chatham, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Chatham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GhentCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
| ValatieVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.3 |
| KinderhookVillage | 5.8 mi | 2.1 |
| NivervilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.9 |
| PhilmontVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| StottvilleCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.9 |
| NassauVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| CoxsackieVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Lorenz ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Claverack-Red MillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| Sleepy Hollow LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| New BaltimoreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Nassau LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| East NassauVillage | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| HudsonCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| AthensVillage | 13 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chatham, NY in?
- Chatham is in Columbia County, New York.
- What is the population of Chatham, NY?
- About 1,669 people live in Chatham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chatham?
- Nearby places include Ghent (2.7 mi), Valatie (5.5 mi), Kinderhook (5.8 mi), Niverville (6.5 mi), Philmont (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023