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Chestertown, NY
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Chestertown, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Chestertown a Good Place to Live?
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 12.0% (233% 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 $360,597. 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.
Safety & Crime
Chestertown reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,328/100K.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.