Chester, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
4,052 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$280,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$899 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,617 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.1% 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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 25
Feb 3 10 28
Mar 4 6 36
Apr 4 2 48
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

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

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, NY State Senate District 42, NY Assembly District 101, NY
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Schools

Chester Academy-Middle/High School
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Chester Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
St John School
4 miles, N
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Colleges

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
6 miles, SE • 1 star
Beauty School of Middletown
9 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Orange Regional Medical Center
8 miles, N • 4.1 star
St Anthony Community Hospital
8 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
36 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
45 miles, S • 4.6 star
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