Community Information
Considering relocating to the Chatham-Kent area? Well, congratulations - you’ve made a great choice! Chatham, Ontario is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Known for its small-town feeling and friendly neighbours, the community of Chatham happily welcomes newcomers into the fold with open arms.
It’s All About the Location
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is conveniently located right in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. Nestled between the moderating influences of three Great Lakes (Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair), Chatham-Kent enjoys a relatively temperate climate and surprisingly mild winters. The community is also located just a short drive away from numerous urban centres, including London, Sarnia and Windsor. In fact, there are more than 950,000 Canadians living within a one-hour drive of the Chatham community.
We’re Right on the Border
Crossing the border to the U.S. is easy when you live in Chatham-Kent, thanks to three major crossing points located within an hour of the municipality. The Chatham-Kent community is also bisected by Highway 401, the main transportation corridor between Windsor and Montreal. One of the best things about living in the community of Chatham, Ontario is you’re never more than a quick drive away from exciting attractions – whether they be big city sights, or small town events.
High Quality Living is waiting for you in Chatham-Kent
Residents of Chatham, Ontario enjoy the small town feeling that encompasses the municipality’s twenty-three amalgamated communities. Locals also benefit from quality educational facilities, outstanding healthcare services and a growing number of recreational amenities. Affordable housing, low tax rates, and modern amenities add to the community’s high quality of life, making Chatham-Kent a wonderful place to live.
Housing Costs in Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent is a great place to settle down, thanks in part to affordable housing and low property taxes. Prospective buyers will not only be convenient to schools, playgrounds, parks and stores, but they’ll also enjoy safe neighbourhoods and a blossoming economy. More than 200 single family homes were sold within the municipality in February 2010. The average selling price was just under $135,000 (source: Chatham-Kent Real Estate Board MLS ® Statistic Report).
For more information on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, please visit the official Chatham Kent Community Portal website.
