A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    A-
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A-
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Population
9,011

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$706,800
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$1,585
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    21%
  • Own
    79%

Chatham Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
A-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    0
    0
  • Murder
    0
    0
  • Rape
    0
    41
  • Robbery
    0
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    66
    1
  • Theft
    431
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    44
    0

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$142,765
National
$53,889
Children
28%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    33%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Chatham Reviews

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Chatham combines the best of all possible worlds in one amazing package. It has public schools that are usually rated first in a state that takes education very seriously. Chatham is exceptionally safe and comprised of several neighborhoods where kids play together, neighbors have block parties, and there is a general feeling of friendliness that pervades.

Add to that exceptional town services, relatively low Morris county taxes, and proximity to NYC, Newark Airport, the seaside, and mountains. There is substantial industry and work opportunities all around Chatham.

Overall, there are many wealthy people here, but their wealth is more understated than some of the other towns in Essex county. It's not flashy wealth, but more classy and old world. The people here are friendly and welcoming of new transplants from other states.
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Chatham is a very nice town to live in, both in terms of appearance and safety. Crime is virtually nonexistent, the school system is excellent, and the downtown area isn't bad, though there is no night life to speak of, for that you will have to go to Morristown. The town contains a large number of newer houses, and the cost of living is quite high.
It was rated one of the best town in America. It has everything in a beautiful wooded suburb. Quick access to anywhere. Highway takes you to the airport in 20 minutes, great school system and great restaurants and food with in a 5 mile radius. Top shopping at the Short Hill Mall 2 miles away.