Chatham, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,219 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
84.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$944,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,231 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morris County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Morris County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 30
Feb 2 9 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 5 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NJ State Senate District 21, NJ Assembly District 21, NJ
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Schools

Eclc of New Jersey
<1 miles, SW • 1 star
Washington Avenue School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Chatham Middle School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Drew University
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
College of Saint Elizabeth
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Overlook Medical Center
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
5 miles, E • 3.2 star
Morristown Medical Center
5 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
12 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Laguardia Airport
27 miles, E • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
32 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
39 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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