Chester Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,621 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$146,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$399,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,148 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,695 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
3
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
3
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 25
Feb 2 10 28
Mar 4 6 36
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 1 41
Dec 4 8 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Chester Elementary School
3 miles, NE · 2.3star
Ss Seward Institute
4 miles, NW · 3.7star
Greenwood Lake Middle School
4 miles, S · 4.1star
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Colleges

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
6 miles, E · 1star
Beauty School of Middletown
10 miles, NW · 1star
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Hospitals

St Anthony Community Hospital
6 miles, SW · 3.2star
Orange Regional Medical Center
9 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
35 miles, SE · 1.4star
Laguardia Airport
44 miles, S · 4.6star
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