Chester, NY
Living in Chester
Bikeability
52
Walkability
45
Commute
17
Public Transit
63
Affordability
43
Public Safety
82
Airports
84
Hospitals
36
Colleges
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4k
Population
+50 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black12%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$74k
Median Household Income
-$2.3k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
37 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector62%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office28%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation7%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$207k
Median Home Value
-$59k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$176 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198936%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas78%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
New York39
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County23
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
New York28
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, NY
St John School
4 miles, NW
St Paul Christian Education Center
6 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
6 miles, SE
Bais Rochel School
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, NY
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
6 miles, E
Yeshivas Maharit D'Satmar
6 miles, E
United States Military Academy
17 miles, E
Mount Saint Mary College
17 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, NY
Mid Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Ctr
7 miles, NW
Orange Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NW
St Anthony Community Hospital
8 miles, SW
Keller ACH (West Point)
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Chester, NY
New York Stewart International Airport
14 miles, NE
Westchester County Airport
36 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
45 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
46 miles, S