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Port Chester, NY
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Port Chester, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Port Chester a Good Place to Live?
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.