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Chestnut Ridge

New York · 10,505 residents · 4.951 sq mi
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Chestnut Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,125. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $536,700. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% more than the New York median. Despite a median home value of $536,700, the poverty rate sits 33% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,505
+34%since 2000
from 7,829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,122 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.3
−29%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Chestnut Ridge
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,125
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,468 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,995
+17%since 2000
from $33,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$536,700
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,623
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $845 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+110%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(7,568)
Black9.5%(998)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,030)
Asian4.2%(436)
Other2.9%(310)
Diversity Score55.3%(5,811)
Diversity Score
55
−5%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+4%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

Chestnut Ridge, New York has about 10,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chestnut Ridge, New York earns about $93,125 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 $536,700, and the typical rent is about $1,623 a month.

How educated are people in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

About 42.0% 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 17.1% 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 2,988 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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