Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Chatham
Chatham, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,768
Population
9,319
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Experience the cozy vibe of this Passaic Valley suburb
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Low Crime
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Upscale
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The community of Chatham (officially known as Chatham Borough) is an upscale suburb positioned fifteen miles west of Newark and about thirty miles from Manhattan. Primarily a residential community, the downtown district around the corner of Main and Passaic features a cluster of charming storefronts housing locally-owned shops, restaurants, and other small businesses in a walkable layout. Just east of town, the Mall at Short Hills is one of the region’s most popular shopping centers, with the Canoe Brook Country Club right next door.
Several large parks and nature preserves can be found both in town and nearby, including the spectacular South Mountain Reservation and Watching Reservation. The terrific local schools and low crime rate make the borough quite popular with folks raising families, and the easy access to NJ Transit rail service as well as the Expressway makes it a great option for commuters.
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
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Chatham, NJ is $1,895 for a studio, $2,768 for one bedroom, $3,876 for two bedrooms, and $4,051 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chatham has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,768/month
813 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
School data provided by
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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 February 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.