Chatham-Kent
Small-town & rural living in Southwestern Ontario.
What it’s like to live in Chatham-Kent, who it suits, what homes cost and how to get around — with live listings and local guidance from Kaitlynn Martins.
Lifestyle
Living in Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent is a quieter small-town or country setting with larger lots and a slower pace. Town centres can be walkable; most properties outside town rely on the car.
Chatham-Kent is a single-tier municipality in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is mostly rural, and its population centres are Chatham, Wallaceburg, Tilbury, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Wheatley and Dresden. The current Municipality of Chatham-Kent was created in 1998 by the amalgamation of Blenheim, Bothwell, Camden, the City of Chatham, the Township of Chatham, Dover, Dresden, Erie Beach, Erieau, Harwich, Highgate, Howard, Oxford, Raleigh, Ridgetown, Romney, Thamesville, Tilbury East, Tilbury, Wallaceburg, Wheatley and Zone. The Chatham-Kent census division, which includes the independent Delaware Nation at Moraviantown First Nation, had a population of 104,316 in the 2021 census. (Source: Wikipedia)
Who it’s best for
Utilities & services
Rural properties often use a private well and septic system — inspections and water testing matter. Internet options vary by road.