Living in Chestertown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chestertown · Census data 2020–2024
Chestertown has 499 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $83,750 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $210,000, the median rent is $647/month.
Chestertown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chestertown at a glance
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 28.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $210,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $647/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Chestertown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median; unemployment of 8.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chestertown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chestertown the median home value is $210,000, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, which is 12.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,245 a month in housing costs.
Chestertown median household income
The median household income in Chestertown is $83,750 and the income per person is $30,911. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Chestertown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 304
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 32.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.42
32.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chestertown has many vacation and second homes.
Chestertown demographics
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 5%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chestertown ›
Education in Chestertown
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Chestertown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chestertown
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 27.8%
- Drive alone
- 48.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Chestertown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestertown | 499 | $83,750 | $210,000 | $647 |
| Pottersville | 140 | $53,462 | $183,900 | — |
| Bolton Landing | 216 | $94,438 | $418,400 | — |
| Warrensburg | 3,194 | $57,245 | $165,300 | $894 |
| North Creek | 414 | $55,909 | $189,900 | $905 |
| Schroon Lake | 898 | $69,531 | $268,100 | $506 |
| Lake George | 1,038 | $54,766 | $301,900 | $1,097 |
| Whitehall | 2,690 | $47,683 | $102,000 | $975 |
| West Haven | 234 | $85,250 | $245,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chestertown, NY?
The median household income in Chestertown is $83,750, about the same as 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 Chestertown?
The median home value in Chestertown is $210,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Chestertown?
The median gross rent in Chestertown is $647 per month, about 12.1% of household income.
Is Chestertown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median; unemployment of 8.9%.
What is the median age in Chestertown?
The median age in Chestertown is 28.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Chestertown?
The average commute to work in Chestertown is 29 minutes; 27.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chestertown?
The unemployment rate in Chestertown is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chestertown?
31.4% of adults in Chestertown 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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