New York · Metropolitan Area
Chappaqua is a small town in New York with a population of 3,040. Residents earn $220,139 per year, which is 193% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chappaqua receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Chappaqua stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chappaqua is $220,139, which is significantly higher than the national average — 193% above $75,149. This places Chappaqua among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Chappaqua is $740,300, making it a premium housing market at 163% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Chappaqua is a highly educated community — 81.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Chappaqua experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 75.9% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.1% |
| 80% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $220,139 |
| 193% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $118,315 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.79% |
| Commute Time | 41.4 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |
| Census Median | $740,300 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,400,422 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,500 |
| 115% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.79% |
| Obesity | 19.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 21.1% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.1% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Mental Distress | 11.7% |
| Physical Distress | 7.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 498 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1559°N, 73.7683°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 81.4% |
| 142% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,341/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 41.4 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |