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Chestnut Ridge, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rockland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,464 Population 2,114/sq mi density
$113,750 Median Income $40,804 per capita
$668,000 Home Value $852,523 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
485 Violent Crime/100K 1,001 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$668,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
485 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chestnut Ridge, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,750
51% above
$40,804 per capita
Home Value
$668,000
137% above
Zillow: $852,523
Violent Crime
485/100K
28% above
1,001/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
19% above
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Chestnut Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chestnut Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
151%
Home Value
237%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chestnut Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chestnut Ridge residents earn a median household income of $113,750 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,804. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chestnut Ridge is $668,000 , 137% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $852,523. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Chestnut Ridge reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,001/100K.

Education

40.0% of adults in Chestnut Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chestnut Ridge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population10,464
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density2,114/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,750
Per Capita$40,804
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246

Housing

B
Home Value$668,000
Rent
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$852,523
Housing Units2,935
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

F
Violent485/100K
Property1,001/100K

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,423/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation433 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Chestnut Ridge was built in 1967.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.