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Chatham, New Jersey

Borough · Population 10,062 · #116 in New Jersey
Chatham, New Jersey

"The Chathams" is a term used in reference to shared services for two neighboring municipalities in Morris County, New Jersey, United States – Chatham and Chatham Township. The two are separate municipalities, although when sharing some services act much like one cohesive community..

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About Chatham

Chatham is a close-knit town in northern New Jersey counting 10,062 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Chatham is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.34 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,300 residents per square mile.

📰 Chatham News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Chatham Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Chatham — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,062.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Chatham

  • Charley's Aunt — american
  • Drip Coffee (café)
  • Garden Rice — chinese
  • Mitsuba — japanese
  • River Grille
  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • Yuki Hana Sushi — sushi
  • A Taste of Asia — asian
  • Aida's Cozy Kitchen — american
  • Arminio's Italian Corner — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Tac Ops : A Tactical Laser Tag Experience · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chatham

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Chatham

  • Chatham High School
  • Chatham Middle School
  • Lafayette Avenue School
  • Milton Avenue School
  • Southern Boulevard School
  • Washington Avenue School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)10,062
Rank in state#116 of 323
Land area2.34 sq mi
Density4,300/sq mi
Coordinates40.7407, -74.3845

🗺️ Map of Chatham