At a Glance
Median Income
$220,139
$118,315 per capita
Home Value
$740,300
Zillow: $1,400,422
Median Rent
$2,500/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.4%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.6%
5.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Chappaqua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chappaqua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chappaqua a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chappaqua residents earn a median household income of $220,139 , which is 193% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $118,315. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chappaqua is $740,300 , 163% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,400,422. Median rent is $2,500/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Chappaqua reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,800/100K.
Education
81.4% of adults in Chappaqua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(142% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chappaqua has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,040
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density3,341/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$220,139
Per Capita$118,315
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$740,300
Rent$2,500
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$1,400,422
Housing Units1,137
Rent Burden12.5%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,800/100K
Health
Obesity19.6%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking5.4%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation498 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.4%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+48.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute41 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Chappaqua was built in 1952.
20.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.