At a Glance
Median Income
$101,111
$38,727 per capita
Home Value
$167,300
Zillow: $177,440
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
10.7% smoking rate
How Chenango Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chenango Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chenango Bridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chenango Bridge residents earn a median household income of $101,111 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,727. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,376 business establishments, including 504 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chenango Bridge is $167,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,440. Median rent is $1,113/month, with 51.0% 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 1960.
Education
35.3% of adults in Chenango Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chenango Bridge has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,132
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,278/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$101,111
Per Capita$38,727
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$12,159M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,300
Rent$1,113
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$177,440
Housing Units1,340
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation946 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Chenango Bridge was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 504 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.