Chatham County

NC · Pop. 65,536 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Chatham County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 65,536.

$/Acre: $1,802

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 36.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax4.89%

Cost of Living Index101.4

Median Household Income$82,859

Poverty Rate16%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,802

Median Home Price$316K

Acres for Sale3379

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,307 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)298 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K409

Property Crime /100K478

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate