At a Glance
Violent Crime
32/100K
32/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Cheshire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cheshire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cheshire a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cheshire reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 32/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.2% of adults in Cheshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cheshire has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population584
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density1,537/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$42,870
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$9,165M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$345,798
Housing Units383
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
D
Violent32/100K
Property32/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation976 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Cheshire was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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