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Moving to Chatham Township, NJ
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About Chatham Township
Chatham Township wraps around Chatham Borough in wooded suburbia, sharing the borough's while offering larger lots, winding roads and direct access to the Great Swamp and Loantaka Brook Reservation. It is a quiet, residential counterpart to the borough's downtown bustle.
Home prices in Chatham Township
Home prices in Chatham Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Chatham Township
- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge — the township's wild eastern edge.
- Loantaka Brook Reservation — Morris County park with trails through the township.
- The Passaic River — autumn scenery along the Summit–Chatham border.
- Mount Vernon School — historic schoolhouse.
- The Lewis Noe Farmstead — Revolutionary War-era farmstead.
- Giralda Farms — the landscaped former Dodge estate, now an office campus.
Commuting from Chatham Township
- No in-town rail station; nearest NJ Transit stations are Chatham or Madison on the Morris & Essex Lines (a few minutes' drive depending on location; approximate).
- A 2026 Morris County commuter guide estimated 45–50 minutes Chatham to New York Penn and 50–60 minutes from Madison — runtimes vary; verify against the current timetable.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Schools in Chatham Township
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 Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chatham Township, NJ?
Home prices in Chatham Township vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Chatham Township, NJ?
No in-town rail station; nearest NJ Transit stations are Chatham or Madison on the Morris & Essex Lines (a few minutes' drive depending on location; approximate). - Which school district serves Chatham Township, NJ?
Chatham Township 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.