At a Glance
Median Income
$99,916
$45,840 per capita
Home Value
$563,900
Zillow: $711,749
Median Rent
$1,922/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
337/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Port Chester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Chester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Chester a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Chester residents earn a median household income of $99,916 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,840. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Chester is $563,900 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $711,749. Median rent is $1,922/month, with 30.1% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Port Chester reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 337/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Port Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Chester has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population31,162
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density13,374/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$99,916
Per Capita$45,840
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B
Home Value$563,900
Rent$1,922
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$711,749
Housing Units10,692
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property337/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Chester was built in 1954.
10.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.