Chatham town, New York
Chatham town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chatham town is a geographic entity located in Columbia County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,009. The land area covers 53.23 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,009 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.8 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,917 | ±118 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,241 | ±177 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,917 | ±118 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 324 | ±121 |
| Median Home Value | $358,100 | ±$40,509 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,194 | ±$210 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,270 | ±$8,524 |
| Per Capita Income | $72,861 | ±$12,821 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 301 | ±139 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,947 | ±188 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,016 (2024)
ID: 184102
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
488 STATE ROUTE 295, CHATHAM NY 12037-3714
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GUS Population: 60,299 (2024)
ID: 170417
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PLANNER
410 STATE ST, HUDSON NY 12534-1914
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SELKIRK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CHERRY PLAIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | DELMAR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | DELMAR, NY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CLAVERACK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | CASTLETON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CATSKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CATSKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CHATHAM, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Berkshire Community College
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College | 13.8 mi away | 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5786 |
4134994660
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CHATHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 11 WOODBRIDGE AVE, CHATHAM, NY, 12037 |
(518) 392-3666
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Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
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College Vocational | 16.7 mi away | 100 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5300 |
4134998618
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NORTH CHATHAM FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 4287 STATE ROUTE 203, NORTH CHATHAM, NY, 12132 |
(518) 766-3211
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SUNY-System Office
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College | 17.6 mi away | H. Carl McCall Building, 353 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12246 |
5183201100
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VALATIE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 1036 KINDERHOOK STREET, VALATIE, NY, 12184 |
(518) 758-9321
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Bard College at Simon's Rock
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College | 18.2 mi away | 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA, 01230-9702 |
4136444400
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KINDERHOOK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 18 HUDSON STREET, KINDERHOOK, NY, 12106 |
(518) 758-6192
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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College | 18.5 mi away | 106 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208-3492 |
5186947200
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NASSAU FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 18 CHURCH STREET, NASSAU, NY, 12123 |
(518) 766-2715
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at VALATIE 1 N, NY US, located 5.2 miles from Chatham town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0° | 16.1° | 25.0° | 2.17" | — |
| February | 36.6° | 17.6° | 27.1° | 2.17" | — |
| March | 45.1° | 26.7° | 35.9° | 2.92" | — |
| April | 58.9° | 36.9° | 47.9° | 3.34" | — |
| May | 70.8° | 47.9° | 59.4° | 3.80" | — |
| June | 78.9° | 57.5° | 68.2° | 4.45" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 61.5° | 72.5° | 3.76" | — |
| August | 82.1° | 60.3° | 71.2° | 4.41" | — |
| September | 74.9° | 52.4° | 63.6° | 4.59" | — |
| October | 62.2° | 40.8° | 51.5° | 4.33" | — |
| November | 50.2° | 32.1° | 41.2° | 3.18" | — |
| December | 39.1° | 22.9° | 31.0° | 2.85" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niverville CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Chatham village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Valatie village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Nassau village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Kinderhook village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Ghent CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3602114014. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.