Chatham, New York
Village · Population 1,547 · #355 in New York
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About Chatham
Chatham is a small town in eastern New York counting 1,547 people who proudly call it home.
Chatham holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,248 residents per square mile.
📰 Chatham News Today
- New York State Police Announce Opening of SP Chatham Barracks New York State Police (.gov) · Mar 11
- New York man charged in Chatham County with card fraud, identity theft: Sheriff CBS 17 · Aug 14
- 16-Acre Ultimate 'Glamping' House Tucked Between the Berkshires and Catskills Lists for $4.6 Million Realtor.com · Aug 16
- L’Alliance New York Announces The New York Premiere of Lenio Kaklea’s The Birds Times Union · Aug 17
- State of emergency expires for Village of Chatham NEWS10 ABC · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Chatham Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Chatham — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Chatham
- Blue Plate Restaurant — american
- Gnome Slice Pizzeria — pizza
- Yummy Kitchen
- Dan's Diner & Quick Lunch — diner
- Stonykill Coffee & Records (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chatham
- Beebe Hill Multiple Use Area reviews ★
- Beebe Hill State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Harris Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Ooms Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Crellin Community Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Chatham
- CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL
- CHATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
- MARY E DARDESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,547
Rank in state#355 of 595
Land area1.24 sq mi
Density1,248/sq mi
Coordinates42.3618, -73.5979