Living in Chestnut Ridge, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chestnut Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Chestnut Ridge has 10,557 residents with a median age of 26.9. The median household income is $111,725 (30% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $720,100, the median rent is $1,710/month.
Chestnut Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 10,557
- Median age
- 26.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $111,725State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $720,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,710/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Chestnut Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Chestnut Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chestnut Ridge the median home value is $720,100, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,710 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Chestnut Ridge median household income
The median household income in Chestnut Ridge is $111,725 and the income per person is $36,380. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Chestnut Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,997
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.70
Chestnut Ridge demographics
- Population
- 10,557
- Median age
- 26.9
- Under 18
- 40.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 2,769
- Foreign-born
- 15.2%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chestnut Ridge ›
Education in Chestnut Ridge
35% of adults 25 and older in Chestnut Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chestnut Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Chestnut Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Ridge | 10,557 | $111,725 | $720,100 | $1,710 |
| Nanuet | 19,799 | $117,167 | $532,500 | $2,308 |
| Spring Valley | 33,192 | $57,196 | $381,800 | $1,695 |
| Montvale | 8,901 | $178,269 | $709,700 | $2,053 |
| Monsey | 28,160 | $47,629 | $921,000 | $1,892 |
| Pearl River | 16,155 | $145,063 | $608,200 | $1,973 |
| Kaser | 5,694 | $26,848 | $877,000 | $1,341 |
| Airmont | 10,205 | $94,972 | $710,700 | $1,181 |
| Upper Saddle River | 8,439 | $250,001 | $1,108,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Chestnut Ridge, NY?
The median household income in Chestnut Ridge is $111,725, 30% 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 Chestnut Ridge?
The median home value in Chestnut Ridge is $720,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Chestnut Ridge?
The median gross rent in Chestnut Ridge is $1,710 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Chestnut Ridge, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Chestnut Ridge?
The median age in Chestnut Ridge is 26.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Chestnut Ridge?
The average commute to work in Chestnut Ridge is 27 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chestnut Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Chestnut Ridge is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chestnut Ridge?
35% of adults in Chestnut Ridge 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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