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Chestnut Ridge

New York · 7,916 residents · 4.951 sq mi
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Chestnut Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,799. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $498,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 99% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,916
+1%since 2000
from 7,829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,599 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+8%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Chestnut Ridge
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,799
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,468 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,768
+17%since 2000
from $33,227 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$498,400
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $845 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+64%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(5,435)
Black13.6%(1,062)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(633)
Asian6.7%(526)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(4,553)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(4,922)
Black16.9%(1,337)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(875)
Asian7.9%(626)
Other1.9%(153)
Diversity Score70.7%(5,598)
Diversity Score
71
+22%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+2%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
29.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

Chestnut Ridge, New York has about 7,916 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

The typical household in Chestnut Ridge, New York earns about $110,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chestnut Ridge, New York expensive?

In Chestnut Ridge, New York, the median home is worth about $498,400, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chestnut Ridge, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

About 6.2% of people in Chestnut Ridge, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chestnut Ridge, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chestnut Ridge, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 399 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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