Living in West Chazy, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Chazy · Census data 2020–2024
West Chazy has 867 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $105,898 (23% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $93,800.
West Chazy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Chazy at a glance
- Population
- 867
- Median age
- 32.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $105,898State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $93,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is West Chazy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the New York median; home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Chazy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Chazy the median home value is $93,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,603 a month in housing costs.
West Chazy median household income
The median household income in West Chazy is $105,898 and the income per person is $39,774. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Chazy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 335
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.00
West Chazy demographics
- Population
- 867
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 19.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Chazy ›
Education in West Chazy
23.3% of adults 25 and older in West Chazy have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Chazy
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
West Chazy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chazy | 867 | $105,898 | $93,800 | — |
| Chazy | 240 | $83,929 | $214,600 | — |
| Morrisonville | 1,950 | $90,430 | $205,200 | $1,103 |
| Isle La Motte | 577 | $82,500 | $269,300 | $1,391 |
| Altona | 544 | $39,000 | $187,500 | $1,107 |
| Cumberland Head | 1,535 | $108,182 | $205,200 | $1,423 |
| Plattsburgh | 19,830 | $57,630 | $195,900 | $1,030 |
| Plattsburgh West | 1,328 | $49,904 | $60,200 | $974 |
| Cadyville | 479 | $84,012 | $198,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Chazy, NY?
The median household income in West Chazy is $105,898, 23% 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 West Chazy?
The median home value in West Chazy is $93,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is West Chazy, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the New York median; home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in West Chazy?
The median age in West Chazy is 32.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Chazy?
The average commute to work in West Chazy is 18 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Chazy?
The unemployment rate in West Chazy is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Chazy?
23.3% of adults in West Chazy 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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