Real Estate Investing in Chatham, New Jersey

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 19,667 • Morris County

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Should you buy in Chatham, NJ? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (62/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.9% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $1,398,136
Avg Monthly Rent $3,362
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Investing in Chatham Real Estate

Across Chatham's 1 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster: $1.4M median values, $3,362/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Chatham is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Transaction volume in Chatham has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. In practical terms, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Chatham — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$1,398,136
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,362
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NJ)

ZIP Codes in Chatham, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chatham, NJ

What is the typical home price in Chatham, NJ?

Median home price in Chatham, NJ is near $1.4M, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What is the typical renter like in Chatham, NJ?

The renter base in Chatham, NJ is reasonable for the $3,362/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields predictable tenants.

Is Chatham, NJ a friendly market for rental owners?

Chatham, NJ operates under NJ law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect consistent treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Chatham, NJ?

Expect elevated vacancy in Chatham, NJ. Rents at $3,362/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the average monthly rent in Chatham, NJ?

Investors in Chatham, NJ typically see rents near $3,362/mo per month against $1.4M home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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