Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Drip Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Allegro Coffee
Coffee Shop
Frutta Bowls
Coffee Shop
Marigolds
Coffee Shop
Boxwood Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sunday Motor Co.
Coffee Shop
Serra Doce
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Tables for Two
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Chatham Play House
Theatre Arts
Stryxe
Bowling Alley
Summit Historical Society
Museum
Summit Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Outdoor Education Center
Museum
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Education Annex
Museum
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
Museum
Visual Arts Center
Theatre Arts
United Methodist Archives and History Center
Museum
United Methodist Archives
Museum
F M Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ranger Stadium
Stadium
Little Red Schoolhouse
Museum
Imagine That!!!
Museum
Trailside Nature and Science Center
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
Noah's Bagels
Deli
Bottle King
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Summit Bagel
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Main Street Submarines
Fast Food
Weenies
Fast Food
Slamwich Scratch Kitchen
Fast Food
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
Alcohol
The Prospect Tavern
Bar
Rose City Liquors
Alcohol
HAT Tavern
Bar
Towne Delicatessen
Deli
Sugar Rush Candy
Sweets
The Wine List of Summit
Alcohol
Crowley's Cupcakes
Sweets
Bottle Hill Tavern
Bar
Carvel's
Sweets
Madison Fine Wines
Alcohol
McCool's Ice Cream Parlour
Sweets
The Office
Bar
Fitness (0) F
GameChanger
Gym
CKO Kickboxing
Gym
The Max
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Learning Circle
Community Centre
Summit Community Center
Community Centre
SoulCycle
Gym
AKT
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Murray Hill Health and Racquet Club
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
Evolution
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Millburn
Gym
Extreme Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Kings
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Baba's Bakery
Bakery
Brownie Points
Bakery
The Meat House
Grocery Store
Latin Bistro
Bakery
Village Market
Grocery Store
Woodland Bakery
Bakery
C-Store
Grocery Store
NP Bagel Cafe
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Barth's Market
Butcher
Natale's Summit Bakery
Bakery
Kings
Grocery Store
Health Food Mart
Health Food
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Central Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Reasoner Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Beechcrest Park
Park
Delbarton Field
Park
Metro Homes Field
Park
Tatlock Sports Complex
Park
Livesey Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Niles Park
Park
Niles Park
Park
Dodge Field
Park
Cole Park
Park
Oakwood Park
Park
Summerhill Park
Park
Castle Playground
Park
Village Green Public Art
Park
Village Green Memorial Day Statue
Park
Village Green Public Art
Park
Village Green Recreational Area
Park
Mabie Playground
Playground
Summit Ave Playground
Playground
James Park
Park
Ridgedale Park
Park
Lincoln Field
Park
Madison Park
Park
Shops (4) C+
Sunnywoods Florist
Florist
Divine Organic Nail Salon
Beauty
Bloomers
Florist
Dreyer Lumber
Home Improvement
Madison Hill Nails
Beauty
Sprouts
Clothing
madison eyes
Optician
Neiman Marcus
Clothing
Sola Salons
Beauty
Madison Plaza
Mall
Lucky Brand
Clothing
Nordstrom
Clothing
White House Black Market
Clothing
Macy's
Clothing
UnTUCKit
Clothing
Talbots
Clothing
Abercrombie & Fitch
Clothing
Mall at Short Hills
Mall
Ann Taylor
Clothing
Brooks Brothers
Clothing
Indigo
Books
Crate & Barrel
Furniture
Warby Parker
Optician
lululemon
Clothing
Bloomingdale's
Clothing
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 25.1% take public transportation in Chatham.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Chatham
Transit Station
Madison
Transit Station
New Providence
Transit Station
Summit
Transit Station
Murray Hill
Transit Station
Short Hills
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
25.1% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Chatham is 179/100 - which is 48% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Chatham crime rates are 731 per 100k, which is 55% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
720 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
11 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Chatham is $201,923 - which is 174% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$201,923 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Chatham Borough Police Department
Police
Liberty Drug
Pharmacy
CVS
Pharmacy
Central Dentistry
Dentist
Madison Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Madison Police Station
Police
Madison Fire Station
Fire Station
Beacon Health Sciences
Clinic
Summit Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Madison Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Summit Fire Station
Fire Station
Summit Oaks Hospital
Hospital
Chatham Township Police
Police
Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad
Clinic
New Providence Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Overlook Medical Center
Hospital
Sam Romano, D.M.D.
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Union County Sheriff K-9 Unit
Police
Rubino James M DMD
Dentist
CVS
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Chatham home prices are $807,900 - which is 155% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$807,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools A+

The Chatham graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
79% A-
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (8) A+
The Montessori Children'S Academy Of Chatham
Eclc Of New Jersey
Washington Avenue School
Chatham Middle School
Milton Avenue School
Lafayette Avenue School
Kings Road School
Washington Elementary School
Magic Kingdom Day Nursery
Southern Boulevard School
Madison Junior School
Kent Place School
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School
Primary Center At Wilson
Cornerstone School Of Summit
Madison Montessori School
Central Avenue School
St Teresa Early Childhood Center
St Vincent Martyr School
Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten
Franklin Elementary School
Salt Brook School
Rainbow Montessori
Hartshorn School
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
High Schools (2) C-
Eclc Of New Jersey
Chatham High School
Oratory Preparatory School
Summit High School
Kent Place School
Madison High School
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva
New Providence High School
Governor Livingston High School
Millburn High School
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth
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ratings A+

Chatham has an overall rating of 100% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Chatham Area Facts

  • Chatham has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Chatham crime rates are 55% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Chatham is 48% higher than the New Jersey average

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Chatham Heart and Home 5 rating By Bob Idakaar ( Dec 15, 2016) Like they say; Home is where the heart is.Chatham certainly offers a wonderful choice for living.Whether in the Borough or in the Township, you can enjoy everything there is to offerfrom the great restaurants, parks and the good feeling of Main Street USA.A great place to live.Ho ...Read More me is where the Heart is... especially in the Chathams...http://www.homesforsalechatham.com/Bob Idakaar GRIWEICHERT REALTORS973-713-2377 Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chatham? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Reasoner Park
      Memorial Park
      Beechcrest Park
      Delbarton Field
      Metro Homes Field
      Tatlock Sports Complex
      Livesey Park
      Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Chatham Play House
      Stryxe
      Summit Historical Society
      Summit Playhouse
      Outdoor Education Center
      Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Education Annex
      Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
      Visual Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Noah's Bagels
      Bottle King
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      Auntie Anne's
      Summit Bagel
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Five Guys

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chatham? Of all people who commute, 25.1% take public transportation in Chatham.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      20% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chatham? The cost of living in Chatham is 179/100 - which is 48% higher than New Jersey.
      Chatham
      179

      79% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chatham? Chatham crime rates are 731, which are 55% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      731 per 100k people

      69% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 137

      69% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Chatham? The median income in Chatham is $201,923 which is 174% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $201,923265% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $85,817188% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chatham a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS
      Liberty Drug

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Chatham home prices? Chatham home prices are $807,900 - which is 155% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $807,900337% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,83393% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Chatham have good schools? The Chatham graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      79%

      65% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Chatham a good place to live? Chatham has an overall rating of 100% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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