Chatham, MA
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Key Performance Metrics
Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Chatham short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
92 / 654
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
5%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$61,516
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
57%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$1,244,050
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$125,234
Top-Earners Revenue
Chatham
Market Revenue Seasonality
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Generally Investor friendly
Chatham Regulations
STRs are explicitly permitted with a straightforward, low-cost ($50) annual registration process, yet they impose moderate compliance burdens including occupancy limits tied to septic capacity, 24/7 contact obligations, listing disclosure, and upcoming inspections (2025+). No cap on the number of STRs is noted, and the market is actively enforced—making compliance a known process rather than a deterrent.
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About Chatham
Chatham () is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Chatham is located at the southeast tip of Cape Cod and has historically been a fishing community. First settled by the English in 1664, the township was originally called Monomoit based on the indigenous population's term for the region. Chatham was incorporated as a town on June 11, 1712, and has become a summer resort area. The population was 6,594 at the 2020 census, and can swell to 25,000 during the summer months. There are four villages that comprise the town, those being Chatham (CDP), South Chatham, North Chatham, and West Chatham. Chatham is home to the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and the decommissioned Monomoy Point Light both located on Monomoy Island. A popular attraction is the Chatham Light, which is an operational lighthouse that is operated by the United States Coast Guard.