Cape Cod & the Islands, MA relocation guide
Moving to Chatham, MA
$1,866,800Median home value
BarnstableArea
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About Chatham
A classic Cape Cod town at the Cape's elbow, where Nantucket Sound meets the Atlantic. Housing is shingle-style capes, sea captains' homes, second homes. The working fish pier, the lighthouse, and summer crowds define its character.


Home prices in Chatham
The median home value in Chatham is $1,866,800.
Top places in Chatham
- Chatham Lighthouse Beach — Atlantic surf with lighthouse views
- Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge — seal tours and birding
- Main Street — shops, galleries, and restaurants
- Chatham Fish Pier — watch the day boats unload
Commuting from Chatham
- No commuter rail; Logan Airport ~1h45-2h; Cape Air serves Hyannis (~35 min).
- US-6 (Mid-Cape Highway) and MA-28.
- Ferry to Nantucket departs from Hyannis.
Chatham FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chatham, MA?
The median home value in Chatham is $1,866,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated). - How is the commute from Chatham, MA?
No commuter rail; Logan Airport ~1h45-2h; Cape Air serves Hyannis (~35 min).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.