Chatham

A quaint town in Morris County separated into a borough and a township.

Welcome to Chatham

Town Information For Chatham NJ 07928

Chatham is a quaint town in Morris County separated into a borough and a township. The township is smaller and less densely populated. Each are separate municipalities that share a school system, recreation program, municipal court, the library, and the medical emergency squad. The town spreads over 2.425 square miles with a population of 9,039. The early residents of Chatham participated in the Revolutionary War; the town actually got its name from the pre-Revolutionary war village.

Real estate in Chatham consists of mostly single-family homes mostly $700,000 range and up into the millions including properties with a lot of land as well as waterfront property. The borough has a few condominium complexes and garden-style apartments.

School System

Chatham has an outstanding school system. Milton Avenue, Southern Boulevard and Washington Avenue Schools teach kindergarten through third graders, fourth and fifth-grade students attend Lafayette School, and sixth through eighth graders go to Chatham Middle School. Milton Avenue School was awarded as a Blue Ribbon School, the highest award a school can receive given by the United States Department of Education, for the 2014-15 school year. Chatham High School was also awarded as a Blue Ribbon School for the school year of 2004-5 as well as being ranked number one in New Jersey Monthly magazine’s list of top public schools in 2014. If you would like to attend college near home you’re in luck, Union County College is nearby. Also, Farleigh Dickinson, Kean, Caldwell, and Seton Hall are all universities within a ten-mile radius of Chatham.

Commuting

Commuting to work in the city from Chatham is easy with its own train station downtown. The train ride from Chatham to New York Penn Station is about 45-60 minutes. New Jersey Transit also provides bus service from Chatham to New York City’s Port Authority. For those who choose to drive, the town is about 45 minutes away from Manhattan.

Living in Chatham

The quiet and scenic town of Chatham still offers its residents a variety of things to do. Main Street in Downtown is lined with small businesses containing an old fashioned feel from a simpler time. The Jacob Morrell house along this street dates back to the 18th century and is now known as Scalini Fedeli, an Italian restaurant. Lucky for you, Chatham experiences all four seasons. In the warmer months, you can attend the Memorial Park Pool, which also has four sports fields, offering people living in the borough to pay annually in order to use its facilities. Starting in late June, Chatham offers a farmers market for people interested in purchasing locally grown produce. If you’re looking to shop, the Short Hills Mall, home to many high-end stores, is only a few minutes away.

CNN/Money and Money magazine’s annual list of 100 Places To Live even ranked Chatham number nine in 2005. Who wouldn’t want to live in this gorgeous and peaceful town?

Overview for Chatham, NJ

8,729 people live in Chatham, where the median age is 41.4 and the average individual income is $85,817.45. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,729

Total Population

41.4 years

Median Age

High

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

$85,817.45

Average individual Income

Around Chatham, NJ

There's plenty to do around Chatham, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

87
Very Walkable
Walking Score
50
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Digital Press Videogames, The Tailors Wife, and UNTUCKit.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 4.43 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.87 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.03 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.38 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.12 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.63 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Chatham, NJ

Chatham has 2,856 households, with an average household size of 3. 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. 8,729 people call Chatham home. The population density is 3,718.7 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,729

Total Population

High

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

41.4

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,856

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$85,817.45

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Chatham, NJ

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Milton Avenue School
PUBLIC
PreK - 3rd
5/5
Washington Avenue School
PUBLIC
PreK - 3rd
5/5
Eclc Of New Jersey
PRIVATE
2nd - 12th
No rating available
Chatham Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
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