At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$37,587 per capita
Home Value
$122,100
Zillow: $63,886
Median Rent
$865/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
18.4% smoking rate
How Chateaugay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chateaugay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chateaugay 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
Chateaugay residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,587. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chateaugay is $122,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $63,886. Median rent is $865/month, with 35.5% 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 1938.
Education
26.6% of adults in Chateaugay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chateaugay has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population798
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density739/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans16.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$37,587
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,100
Rent$865
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$63,886
Housing Units403
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation933 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Chateaugay was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Plattsburgh International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.