Housing & Real Estate — Chatham, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 5,844 |
| Occupied | 5,621 |
| Vacant | 223 |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,476 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,145 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $243,200 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$272,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,157/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $4,866/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | affordable |
| Rent as % of Income | 13.0% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 17.5% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,233 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,192 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 1,059 |
| Built before 1960 | 217 |
| Median Year Built | 1994 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.