Chatham

This charming little town is popular with local residents, second-home owners, and day-trippers alike.

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Welcome to Chatham

 
 
This charming little town is popular with local residents, second-home owners, and day-trippers alike. Weekends are likely to see Main Street and the surrounding area filled with shoppers drawn to the village’s charming diversity of stores, restaurants, and galleries.
 
The lively and picturesque village of Chatham was incorporated in 1869. Chatham hosts a variety of attractions, such as the Crandell Theater, which shows many popular movies at very reasonable prices. The Mac-Hadyn Theater is a summer stock theater, active from May through September, that puts on Broadway-style shows. The famous stage and film actor Nathan Lane was part of their company at one time. First known as Groat’s Corners, the village of Chatham was incorporated in 1847 as Chatham Four Corners, and received its present name in 1869. From the 1850s to the 1950s, Chatham was an important mainline station on the Boston & Albany. Five railway lines converged here and more than a hundred trains arrived and departed daily.
 

Overview for Chatham, NY

1,714 people live in Chatham, where the median age is 43.1 and the average individual income is $42,022. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,714

Total Population

43.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$42,022

Average individual Income

Around Chatham, NY

There's plenty to do around Chatham, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fiesta Cafe, The Chatham Berry Farm, and Yummy Kitchen - Berry Farm.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.12 miles 18 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.12 miles 33 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining 2.13 miles 6 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.19 miles 9 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.2 miles 65 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Dining · $ 2.91 miles 56 reviews 4.5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Chatham, NY

Chatham has 754 households, with an average household size of 2.27. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chatham do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,714 people call Chatham home. The population density is 1,385.74 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,714

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.1

Median Age

45.22 / 54.78%

Men vs Women

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Total Households

2.27

Average Household Size

$42,022

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Chatham, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Chatham. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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