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Moving to Chatham Borough, NJ
$1,387,450Median listing price
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About Chatham Borough
Chatham Borough is a commuter borough in southeastern Morris County with a classic Main Street downtown, an in-town rail station and one of New Jersey's most decorated school districts. Tree-lined streets of colonials and Tudors sit minutes from the Passaic River and the Great Swamp's edge.
Home prices in Chatham Borough
The median listing price in Chatham Borough is $1,387,450.
Top places in Chatham Borough
- Main Street — the downtown of boutiques, cafés, and restaurants.
- Chatham station — the historic in-town rail station.
- Memorial Park — central green and community gathering space.
- Lum Field — recreation fields on the borough's east side.
- The Library of the Chathams — the joint borough/township library.
- The Passaic River — river paths along the borough's edge.
- Downtown dining and the farmers' market season.
Commuting from Chatham Borough
- NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines from Chatham station, in town; Midtown Direct trains to New York Penn (per NJ Transit's Morris & Essex schedule; read September 24, 2026).
- A 2026 Morris County commuter guide estimated 45–50 minutes Chatham to New York Penn — runtimes vary by train and stopping pattern; verify against the current timetable.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~30–40 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Schools in Chatham Borough
Public schools: School District of the Chathams. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Chatham Borough FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chatham Borough, NJ?
The median listing price in Chatham Borough is $1,387,450. Dropped (under $1.5M) - How is the commute from Chatham Borough, NJ?
NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines from Chatham station, in town; Midtown Direct trains to New York Penn (per NJ Transit's Morris & Essex schedule; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Chatham Borough, NJ?
Chatham Borough is served by School District of the Chathams. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.