Living in Chautauqua, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chautauqua · Census data 2020–2024
Chautauqua has 294 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median home value is $740,100.
Chautauqua is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chautauqua at a glance
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 49.5State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $740,100State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.1%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Chautauqua a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Home values 75% higher than the state median; unemployment of 33.3%; a poverty rate of 33.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chautauqua
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chautauqua the median home value is $740,100, 122% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Chautauqua: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,255
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 90.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.41
90.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chautauqua has many vacation and second homes.
Chautauqua demographics
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 1.4%
- 65 and older
- 37.8%
- Households
- 124
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 21%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chautauqua ›
Education in Chautauqua
74.1% of adults 25 and older in Chautauqua have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 60.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chautauqua
- Unemployment rate
- 33.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 42.2%
- Drive alone
- 10%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Chautauqua vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua | 294 | — | $740,100 | — |
| Mayville | 1,268 | $68,611 | $161,400 | $631 |
| Bemus Point | 191 | $86,250 | $386,400 | $688 |
| Sherman | 590 | $46,346 | $109,500 | $544 |
| Westfield | 3,185 | $46,774 | $102,600 | $650 |
| Panama | 451 | $60,865 | $105,400 | $785 |
| Lakewood | 2,957 | $67,557 | $158,500 | $1,154 |
| Sinclairville | 557 | $48,214 | $107,300 | $486 |
| Cassadaga | 608 | $73,750 | $121,900 | $821 |
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What is the average home price in Chautauqua?
The median home value in Chautauqua is $740,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Chautauqua, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: home values 75% higher than the state median; unemployment of 33.3%; a poverty rate of 33.8%.
What is the median age in Chautauqua?
The median age in Chautauqua is 49.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Chautauqua?
The average commute to work in Chautauqua is 13 minutes; 42.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chautauqua?
The unemployment rate in Chautauqua is 33.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chautauqua?
74.1% of adults in Chautauqua 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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