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Chatham, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 7 miles NW of Union, New Jersey (center to center) and 11 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Newark metropolitan area. Chatham contains a population of approximately 8,460.
In Chatham, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Chatham, at least compared to other towns of its size. There are plenty of young children in the town.
In 2000, Chatham had a median family income of $119,635. The typical family in Chatham is better off than most in New Jersey. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Chatham. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Chatham, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Chatham favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $60,375. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Chatham has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Chatham, 75% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Chatham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
Comparing Chatham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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