Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Chatham, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,781
Population
9,319
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Experience the cozy vibe of this Passaic Valley suburb
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Nature
Chatham, New Jersey sits in Morris County just 25 miles west of Midtown Manhattan, making it one of the more well-connected small towns along the Morris and Essex rail line. The town carries a distinct small-borough character: tree-lined streets, a walkable downtown along Main Street, and a pace that feels genuinely unhurried compared to the suburbs closer to the city. Chatham Borough and Chatham Township together make up the broader Chatham area, each with its own local government but sharing the same tight-knit identity.
The local economy leans heavily on its proximity to major corporate corridors in Morris County and along Route 24, drawing commuters who work in pharmaceutical, financial, and tech sectors. Drew University in nearby Madison and Fairleigh Dickinson University add an academic presence to the surrounding region. Chatham's neighborhoods range from established residential streets lined with colonial and Tudor-style homes to newer townhome developments that offer low-maintenance living without sacrificing space.
The rental landscape reflects the borough's character, with apartment communities housed in both converted historic buildings and well-maintained mid-rise developments. Renters can find everything from cozy one-bedroom units near downtown to spacious multi-bedroom townhomes tucked into quieter residential corridors. Chatham hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration that draws the whole community together, a tradition that speaks to how deeply rooted civic pride runs in this Morris County town.
Explore the City
Visitors to the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center can enjoy walking trails and educational tours.
The Colony Pool Club was established in 1928 as a local swim club in Chatham Township.
The Great Swamp Educational Center in Chatham has many walking trails.
Chatham train station has a parking lot for residents.
Memorial Park in Chatham features sports fields, courts, a playground, and a seasonal pool club.
Scalini Fedeli on Main Street is in a home George Washington briefly used as a headquarters during the Revolutionary War.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$226,798
Average: $221,581
Education
5,057
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,952
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chatham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Chatham, NJ is $1,895 for a studio, $2,779 for one bedroom, $3,931 for two bedrooms, and $4,043 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chatham has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,779/month
813 Sq Ft
House
$4,100/month
830 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chatham, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
373 Students
Washington Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
296 Students
Milton Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
282 Students
Public
Grades K-5
545 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
877 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,231 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Loantaka Brook Reservation
- Greenwood Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.