Chatham, NJ Homes for Sale | Charming & Family-Friendly

Welcome to Chatham

If you’re looking for a town that has it all, Chatham fits the bill. Just 25 miles west of NYC, Chatham offers an idyllic town with an excellent school system, a thriving downtown, and an oasis for nature lovers. Residents love the town and it’s easy to see why.

First things first – Chatham Township vs. Chatham Borough – what’s the difference? When we talk about “the Chathams” we are talking about both, or either. They are officially different municipalities, with different governments, however, they share a train station and a school system (starting in 6th grade). We can discuss which one is best for you.

Commuting

With a wide array of train, bus, and car options, it’s an easy commute from Chatham to Manhattan.

Public Transportation:

Chatham Station is on the NJ Transit Morristown line with a Midtown Direct commuter service that can reach New York Penn Station in as little as 46 minutes.
Direct trains to Hoboken
Most homes in Chatham Borough are within walking distance of the train station
Free bike racks at train station
Residents can apply for parking permits – $350/year or park in metered spots at $5/day
NJ Transit MCM-3 bus runs through Chatham between the Livingston Mall, Short Hills Mall, Madison, Morristown, Morris Plains and Greystone Park

Driving:

Chatham is found just off of exit 7 off Route 24. It offers easy access to i-78 and I-287, the NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Route 280.
Newark Liberty Airport is just 20 minutes away

Chatham Schools

Preschool and Childcare Options

Recreations

In addition to a beautiful downtown with quaint shops and award-winning restaurants, Chatham has some unique recreation offerings:

Chatham Cinema – new release movies in an intimate one-screen theater Chatham Playhouse- local theater featuring Chatham Community Players since 1922

Chatham Community Band

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – one of the largest natural wildlife refuges ever created so close to an urban center. It features 9 miles of trails and boardwalks that weave through a 7600-acre refuge.

Passaic River Country Park and Reservation – 769 acres including more than 5000 feet of shoreline open for picnicking, softball, fishing, ice skating, and cross-country skiing Dozens of sporting fields, a municipal swimming pool, skate park tennis courts, and playgrounds.

Overview for Chatham, NJ

19,553 people live in Chatham, where the median age is 40.9 and the average individual income is $99,746. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,553

Total Population

40.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$99,746

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Chatham, NJ

Population Households Employment

Chatham has 6,614 households, with an average household size of 2.92. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chatham do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,553 people call Chatham home. The population density is 2,111.35 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,553

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.9

Median Age

48.76 / 51.24%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
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6,614

Total Households

2.92

Average Household Size

$99,746

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Chatham, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Chatham. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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