Living in Chittenango, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chittenango · Census data 2020–2024
Chittenango has 4,831 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $70,786 (18% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $182,500, the median rent is $782/month.
Chittenango at a glance
- Population
- 4,831
- Median age
- 41State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $70,786State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $182,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $782/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Chittenango a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chittenango
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chittenango the median home value is $182,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,577 a month in housing costs.
Chittenango median household income
The median household income in Chittenango is $70,786 and the income per person is $37,971. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Chittenango: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,133
- Owner-occupied
- 65.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.5%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.39
Chittenango demographics
- Population
- 4,831
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 1,987
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chittenango ›
Education in Chittenango
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Chittenango have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chittenango
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Chittenango vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenango | 4,831 | $70,786 | $182,500 | $782 |
| Manlius | 4,644 | $69,942 | $263,300 | $1,072 |
| Fayetteville | 4,214 | $127,559 | $258,700 | $1,187 |
| Canastota | 4,487 | $74,015 | $144,800 | $930 |
| Minoa | 3,653 | $95,506 | $179,400 | $1,027 |
| Cazenovia | 2,753 | $92,857 | $295,200 | $1,240 |
| Wampsville | 540 | $73,000 | $172,400 | $991 |
| Bridgeport | 1,391 | $51,719 | $122,000 | — |
| East Syracuse | 3,039 | $62,143 | $126,200 | $927 |
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What is the median household income in Chittenango, NY?
The median household income in Chittenango is $70,786, 18% 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 Chittenango?
The median home value in Chittenango is $182,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Chittenango?
The median gross rent in Chittenango is $782 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Chittenango, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Chittenango?
The median age in Chittenango is 41 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Chittenango?
The average commute to work in Chittenango is 26 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chittenango?
The unemployment rate in Chittenango is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chittenango?
31.3% of adults in Chittenango 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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