Living in Chateaugay, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chateaugay · Census data 2020–2024
Chateaugay has 724 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $79,643 (7% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $132,100, the median rent is $688/month.
Chateaugay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chateaugay at a glance
- Population
- 724
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $79,643State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $132,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $688/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Chateaugay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chateaugay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chateaugay the median home value is $132,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,310 a month in housing costs.
Chateaugay median household income
The median household income in Chateaugay is $79,643 and the income per person is $42,398. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Chateaugay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 399
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.11
Chateaugay demographics
- Population
- 724
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chateaugay ›
Education in Chateaugay
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Chateaugay have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chateaugay
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Chateaugay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateaugay | 724 | $79,643 | $132,100 | $688 |
| Burke | 165 | $66,250 | $126,400 | $625 |
| Malone | 5,429 | $60,548 | $107,600 | $839 |
| Lyon Mountain | 312 | $47,143 | $45,800 | $682 |
| Altona | 544 | $39,000 | $187,500 | $1,107 |
| Fort Covington | 1,041 | $68,750 | $112,500 | $547 |
| Brushton | 504 | $54,635 | $111,200 | $673 |
| Dannemora | 2,684 | $62,411 | $134,400 | $740 |
| Mooers | 350 | $108,162 | $171,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chateaugay, NY?
The median household income in Chateaugay is $79,643, 7% lower 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 Chateaugay?
The median home value in Chateaugay is $132,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Chateaugay?
The median gross rent in Chateaugay is $688 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Chateaugay, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Chateaugay?
The median age in Chateaugay is 47.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Chateaugay?
The average commute to work in Chateaugay is 31 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chateaugay?
The unemployment rate in Chateaugay is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chateaugay?
28.5% of adults in Chateaugay 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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