There are 12 independent living communities serving Chatham, Virginia. This includes 1 community in Chatham and 11 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Virginia range from $21 up to $122, with a mean cost running about $73. The per month cost averages around $2,194 and ranges between $637 and $3,674. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $26,334, which is over the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Chatham, VA ranges from as little as $1,925 per month all the way up to $2,475 per month. The average cost is around $2,200 per month, or about $26,400 annually.
Located in Pittsylvania County, Chatham is a small city in Virginia. It is part of the Danville metro statistical area. The encompassing statistical area contains 79,370 residents, but there are 9,203 within the city. The 55+ community constitutes 35% of the overall population.
Chatham has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The mean housing price in the city is $156,000, which is much lower than the Virginia average of $277,500. Chatham also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.81%. The city's mean household income is $39,000 ($21,000 per capita), vs the average of $51,000 for the state of Virginia.
Chatham has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives heavy levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Chatham has lower than average air quality and an exceptionally low crime rate.