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Chatham, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
9,219 Population 3,940/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $99,600 per capita
$944,300 Home Value $1,284,304 Zillow
$2,251 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$944,300 home value, $2,251/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Chatham, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$99,600 per capita
Home Value
$944,300
235% above
Zillow: $1,284,304
Median Rent
$2,251/mo
94% above
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
724/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.7%
151% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.0%
38% below
5.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Chatham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chatham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
335%
Rent
194%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
251%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chatham a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chatham residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $99,600. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chatham is $944,300 , 235% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,284,304. Median rent is $2,251/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Chatham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 724/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

84.7% of adults in Chatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (151% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chatham has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population9,219
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density3,940/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$99,600
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622

Housing

A+
Home Value$944,300
Rent$2,251
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$1,284,304
Housing Units3,058
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property724/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary58/100K

Health

Obesity20.0%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death6,477/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation238 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+84.7%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+42.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute39 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries24

Did You Know?

Chatham was founded in 1710.
The median home in Chatham was built in 1948.
17.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
32.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.