Living in Port Chester, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Chester · Census data 2020–2024
Port Chester has 31,102 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $92,222 (7% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $582,600, the median rent is $2,028/month.
Port Chester at a glance
- Population
- 31,102
- Median age
- 39State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $92,222State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $582,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,028/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Port Chester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Chester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Chester the median home value is $582,600, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,028 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,885 a month in housing costs.
Port Chester median household income
The median household income in Port Chester is $92,222 and the income per person is $47,983. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Port Chester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,443
- Owner-occupied
- 46.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.5%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.79
Port Chester demographics
- Population
- 31,102
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 11,056
- Foreign-born
- 43.5%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Chester ›
Education in Port Chester
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Port Chester have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Chester
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 55%
- Public transit
- 11.5%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Port Chester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Chester | 31,102 | $92,222 | $582,600 | $2,028 |
| Byram | 4,633 | $99,734 | $838,400 | $2,413 |
| Pemberwick | 3,665 | $132,326 | $940,200 | — |
| Rye Brook | 9,900 | $246,944 | $1,016,100 | $2,593 |
| Glenville | 2,656 | $220,865 | $1,148,600 | $3,466 |
| Rock Ridge | 482 | $226,838 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Harrison | 29,961 | $164,250 | $1,010,700 | $2,616 |
| Indian Field | 716 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Greenwich | 63,856 | $206,130 | $1,695,700 | $2,674 |
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What is the median household income in Port Chester, NY?
The median household income in Port Chester is $92,222, 7% 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 Port Chester?
The median home value in Port Chester is $582,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Port Chester?
The median gross rent in Port Chester is $2,028 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Port Chester, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Port Chester?
The median age in Port Chester is 39 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Port Chester?
The average commute to work in Port Chester is 27 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Chester?
The unemployment rate in Port Chester is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Chester?
36.7% of adults in Port Chester 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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