Chatham was originally settled due to the very important Passaic River crossing and because it was close to a Watchung Mountains gap. The name of the town was originally John Day's Bridge, and it became Chatham in 1773.Chatham is a small community of around 9,000 residents. Chatham has a lot of history in it, since a lot of people who lived here participated in the Revolutionary War.

One thing to know about Chatham is that the prices of housing, both purchased and rented, is quite pricey. So having a well-paying and stable job is very important to living here. The communities are quiet and well-kept.Chatham has a climate that is humid subtropical and it can vary slightly. The hottest month of the year is usually July and the coldest month is generally January.If you are a nature lover, you will find a lot of beautiful nature trails that you can walk on here and enjoy the beautiful sites in the town. Chatham has an overall walk score of 72, but, depending on where you live, you may need to have a car. There is also public transportation. Two of the major freeways are NJ Route 24 and I78. Two of the train stations found in Summit and Chatham borough offer direct service to NY or Hoboken Train Station. This means that shopping trips to big cities are very available to residents of Chatham.

Moving to Chatham

There are quite a few neighborhoods that are found in Chatham. Below we have highlighted three of them.Chatham Glen: This neighborhood has a walk score of 23 and is close to many different shopping centers along Route 10. Close by parks are Lions Municipal Park, Metro Homes Field, and Tatlock Sports Complex.Heritage Green: This is a condo neighborhood in Chatham with a close proximity to train stations and major highways. It offers a playground, walking path, a clubhouse, and tennis courts.Sutton Woods: This is yet another condo and townhome neighborhood with a walk score of 22. This neighborhood is favored because of its close proximity to Passaic River Park and to shopping.Apartments in Chatham NJMaybe you're not looking for homes rent options. Maybe you're looking for a studio apartment for rent or something bigger. Here are a couple of apartment complexes you'll find in Chatham.Jackson House Apartments: This complex offers a walk score of 54 and a close proximity to many different things. Some of the same things that are on Main Street are TD Bank and a variety of different restaurants. They offer unfurnished apartments and high speed Internet, and cats are permitted. The lease length is 1 year.Chatham Hill Apartments: This complex has a walk score of 54 and offers apartments with one, two, or three bedrooms. Dogs and cats are allowed and short term leases are available. Some of the things that are close to the complex are Starbucks, ShopRite, Niles Park, Chatham Cinema, and Chatham Day School.

Neighborhoods in Chatham

As has been mentioned above, one of the things that a lot of residents enjoy doing is walking one of the main nature trails and enjoying the many types of birds and wildlife that are in Chatham. Another one is Memorial Park, which has a playground that is covered in trees, places to play baseball and softball, picnic tables and a pool. There is also Garden Park which is near Chatham's Middle School and offers tennis courts, a playground and practice boards for tennis.Along with the parks, another big thing that people enjoy doing is going to the Chatham Borough Farmer's Market. This is a great place to go and buy some fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers. The Farmer's Market is at the Chatham train station from June 15 to November 23 on Saturdays. The Farmer's Market goes from 8am to 1pm.Although there aren't a lot of different retail stores in Chatham proper, there are many different towns that are close to Chatham to provide you with a variety of stores to choose from. Some of the nearby towns to Chatham are Summit, Short Hills, and Madison. From jewelry stores to antique stores, there are many things to explore.If you are looking for a more upscale place to live, then Chatham is a great option for you. There are a lot of options whether you are looking for an apartment to rent, a house to rent or pet friendly apartments. You are going to find many places that you can live in and enjoy, and a large variety of neighbors to meet.

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