At a Glance
Median Income
$113,750
$40,804 per capita
Home Value
$668,000
Zillow: $852,523
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chestnut Ridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 3.3% (8% 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.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population10,464
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density2,114/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born14.0%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,750
Per Capita$40,804
Unemployment3.3%
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%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
14.0% 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.