Living in Chappaqua, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chappaqua · Census data 2020–2024
Chappaqua has 3,046 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $241,432 (181% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $781,100, the median rent is $2,374/month.
Chappaqua at a glance
- Population
- 3,046
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $241,432State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $781,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,374/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.8%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Chappaqua a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 181% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 48 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chappaqua
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chappaqua the median home value is $781,100, 135% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,374 per month, which is 15.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Chappaqua median household income
The median household income in Chappaqua is $241,432 and the income per person is $132,403. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Chappaqua: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,229
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.57
Chappaqua demographics
- Population
- 3,046
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 1,181
- Foreign-born
- 19.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chappaqua ›
Education in Chappaqua
79.8% of adults 25 and older in Chappaqua have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 50.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chappaqua
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 28.3%
- Drive alone
- 45.9%
- Public transit
- 21.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Chappaqua vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chappaqua | 3,046 | $241,432 | $781,100 | $2,374 |
| Pleasantville | 7,371 | $136,406 | $824,200 | $2,058 |
| Thornwood | 4,140 | $170,398 | $650,400 | $2,550 |
| Armonk | 4,429 | $230,357 | $1,073,300 | $3,138 |
| Millwood | 1,083 | $205,083 | $784,400 | $3,501 |
| Mount Kisco | 10,737 | $96,534 | $478,300 | $1,494 |
| Hawthorne | 4,878 | $140,856 | $692,200 | $3,250 |
| Briarcliff Manor | 7,519 | $229,732 | $880,300 | $2,433 |
| Ossining | 26,950 | $103,573 | $449,100 | $2,154 |
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What is the median household income in Chappaqua, NY?
The median household income in Chappaqua is $241,432, 181% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chappaqua?
The median home value in Chappaqua is $781,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Chappaqua?
The median gross rent in Chappaqua is $2,374 per month, about 15.2% of household income.
Is Chappaqua, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 181% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 48 minutes.
What is the median age in Chappaqua?
The median age in Chappaqua is 42.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Chappaqua?
The average commute to work in Chappaqua is 48 minutes; 28.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chappaqua?
The unemployment rate in Chappaqua is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chappaqua?
79.8% of adults in Chappaqua have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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