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Named one of the top ten Best Places to Live by Money Magazine in 2005, Chatham (comprised of the separate municipalities of Chatham Borough and Chatham Township) is an attractive suburban community conveniently connected to all major commuter destinations via train, bus, and highway. Education is a top priority, with the Chatham Public School System repeatedly attaining high marks in overall quality. As serene as it is picturesque, Chatham maintains a quaint, lively downtown with many fine specialty shops and excellent restaurants. There are numerous opportunities for cultural experiences in and around Chatham including art, gardens, music, historical sites, and theatre groups. Outdoor recreational enthusiasts will enjoy Chatham’s numerous parks, as well as the National Wildlife Preserve, or “Great Swamp”, with miles of trails, abundant wildlife, and an Outdoor Education Center.
Population
| Total Population |
18,254
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| Population Density |
1,907 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
9,493
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| Male Population |
8,761
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| Median Age |
40.27 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
89%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
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| Distance to UNION COUNTY COLLEGE |
6 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
DREW UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to DREW UNIVERSITY |
3 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
6,711
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| Family Households |
4,804
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| Average Family Size |
3.37
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| Average Household Income |
$186,945
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| Median Household Income |
$130,448
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
89%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.22
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.28
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.24
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.25
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.30
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| Robbery Risk |
0.17
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.21
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.31
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.30
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
0.44
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.25
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
85.8° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
18.2° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
51.61 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
98% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7%
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| Nearest Airport |
NEWARK LIBERTY INTL
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| Distance to NEWARK LIBERTY INTL |
11 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
NEW JERSEY DEVILS
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| Distance to NEW JERSEY DEVILS |
12 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| LAFAYETTE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4 - 6 | 221 LAFAYETTE AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928 |
| CHATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 480 MAIN ST, CHATHAM, NJ 07928 |
| CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 255 LAFAYETTE AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928 |
| MILTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 3 | 16 MILTON AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928 |
| WASHINGTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 3 | 102 WASHINGTON AVE, CHATHAM, NJ 07928 |
| SOUTHERN BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 3 | 192 SOUTHERN BLVD, CHATHAM, NJ 07928 |
| ST PATRICK SCHOOL | K - 8 | 45 CHATHAM ST, CHATHAM, NJ 07928 |
| CHATHAM DAY SCHOOL | K - 8 | 700 SHUNPIKE RD, CHATHAM, NJ 07928 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 07928 | 320 | $755,000 | $879,087 |
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