Living in Chaumont, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chaumont · Census data 2020–2024
Chaumont has 650 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $76,125 (11% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $212,800, the median rent is $875/month.
Chaumont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chaumont at a glance
- Population
- 650
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $76,125State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $212,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Chaumont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chaumont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chaumont the median home value is $212,800, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Chaumont median household income
The median household income in Chaumont is $76,125 and the income per person is $34,156. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Chaumont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 317
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 22.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.58
Chaumont demographics
- Population
- 650
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 245
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chaumont ›
Education in Chaumont
29.5% of adults 25 and older in Chaumont have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chaumont
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Chaumont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaumont | 650 | $76,125 | $212,800 | $875 |
| Dexter | 754 | $49,408 | $158,000 | $620 |
| Brownville | 700 | $101,563 | $192,300 | $900 |
| Sackets Harbor | 1,490 | $77,043 | $234,900 | $1,343 |
| Glen Park | 624 | $43,125 | $177,100 | $1,096 |
| Cape Vincent | 658 | $62,054 | $231,000 | $858 |
| Pamelia Center | 907 | $123,482 | $150,600 | — |
| Clayton | 1,661 | $60,573 | $231,800 | $1,071 |
| La Fargeville | 512 | $61,250 | $307,100 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in Chaumont, NY?
The median household income in Chaumont is $76,125, 11% 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 Chaumont?
The median home value in Chaumont is $212,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Chaumont?
The median gross rent in Chaumont is $875 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Chaumont, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Chaumont?
The median age in Chaumont is 42.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Chaumont?
The average commute to work in Chaumont is 23 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chaumont?
The unemployment rate in Chaumont is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chaumont?
29.5% of adults in Chaumont 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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