Chatham, NY

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Population
1,538
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
455 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$323,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$79,886
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the rolling hills of Columbia County, Chatham is a charming Hudson Valley village with about 1,500 residents. The town grew up around a busy nineteenth-century rail junction, and that heritage is still easy to see, from the historic stone depot to the brick storefronts along Main Street and Park Row. It is a scenic, walkable village where preserved period homes and independent businesses create an inviting neighborhood feel.

For newcomers, Chatham blends small-town quiet with a lively local culture. You can catch new releases and indie films at the historic Crandell Theatre, enjoy summer productions at the Mac-Haydn Theatre, or stop by the village library for community events and workshops. Families appreciate the close-knit Chatham Central School District, and residents enjoy having farm stands, local dining, and quiet country roads right at their doorstep.

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