At a Glance
Median Income
$64,438
$32,700 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
Zillow: $385,248
Median Rent
$639/mo
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
12.4% smoking rate
How Chestertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chestertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chestertown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chestertown residents earn a median household income of $64,438 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,700. The unemployment rate stands at 18.2% (406% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,417 business establishments, including 392 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chestertown is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,248. Median rent is $639/month, with 17.1% 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 1946.
Education
27.7% of adults in Chestertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chestertown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population529
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,438
Per Capita$32,700
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$639
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$385,248
Housing Units311
Rent Burden17.1%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,391/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation1,119 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Chestertown was built in 1946.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 392 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.