Chatham Community Information
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Just 25 miles west of New York City, Chatham, NJ is a peaceful, highly sought-after suburb offering stellar schools, a lively central business district, and abundant open space showcasing the quiet, natural beauty of this Morris County town. Chatham is known for its tree-lined streets and a wide range of beautiful housing styles, many of historic importance dating back to the colonial and revolutionary periods. Today luxury homes have never been in more demand here and many of Chatham’s smaller homes are being taken down and much larger homes with more modern amenities are appearing. Much of this is due to it’s close proximity to Midtown Manhattan via rail lines in just 30 minutes. Commuters enjoy the town’s easy access from Route 24/287 and78. Newark’s Liberty Int’l Airport is just 20 minutes away by car.With a population of approximately 20,000, residents flock to Chatham’s “Main Street” for a bustling downtown lined with charming shops, boutiques and eateries. Chatham has always maintained a small-town feel, hosting annual community events like the Fishing Derby at Kelley’s Pond, a Fourth of July Parade and the Green Fair. From June through mid-November, a Farmer’s Market at the train station offers locally grown produce, baked goods and more.
Just minutes away, the Mall at Short Hills delivers an unparalleled shopping experience—with high-end department stores like Nordstrom and Neimann Marcus, and a host of luxury storefronts like Tiffany, Gucci, Cartier and more. Chatham’s public schools are consistently ranked with some of the best in the nation. In 2010, U.S. News & World Report ranked Chatham High School 7th within the state of New Jersey, and one of the top 200 high schools in the United States. Part of the Morris County Park Commission, Chatham’s “Great Swamp” offers visitors access to seemingly endless acres of protected wilderness and natural habitats for varied species of birds, animals and plants. The Great Swamp also boasts several hiking/jogging trails, public restrooms, and a staffed visitor center. There are a number of golf courses in Chatham and more just minutes away. Come take a tour of this very special town and see why in 2008 Chatham was voted the “Best Place to Live in NJ”.