Chester Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,086 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$274,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$625 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$716 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
2
Glens Falls 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

Warren County
3
Glens Falls Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 25 17
Feb 3 18 20
Mar 3 16 30
Apr 3 4 43
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 46
Nov 4 6 36
Dec 3 21 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 114, NY
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Schools

North Warren Central School
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Johnsburg Central School
6 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Minerva Central School
7 miles, N • 2.8 star
Mountainside Christian Academy
8 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Word of Life Bible Institute
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
Adirondack Community College
26 miles, S • 1.9 star
Green Mountain College
34 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Glens Falls Hospital
28 miles, S • 2.3 star
Porter Hospital, Inc
41 miles, E • 4.1 star
Saratoga Hospital
42 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
65 miles, S • 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
65 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
70 miles, NE • 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
105 miles, NW • 1 star
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