Chester, NY cityscape

10918

Chester, NY

Total Population
12,152
Median Household Income
$130,148
Median Home Value
$406,600
Median Rent
$1,574

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$130,148
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$406,600
100.8% above state median
Rent
$1,574
100% above state median
Median Age
38.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Chester, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

39.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Low poverty rate of 7.1%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$130,148
+73.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.77 people

Total Households
4,119
Family Households
52.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.7%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
9.4%
Total Employed Residents:3,061

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
22.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.2%
66 workers
Public Transit
8.7%
469 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,391
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.0%
6,327 employed
Labor Force
6,758
405 unemployed
Median Age
38.2 years
Per Capita Income
$55,780
Poverty Rate
7.1%