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Chappaqua, New York

Introduction to Chappaqua, New York

Chappaqua, New York, in Westchester county, is 8 miles N of White Plains, New York and 31 miles N of New York, New York. The town has a population of 9,468.

Chappaqua History

In the early 1730s, a group of Quakers settled in the area now known as Chappaqua. They mostly engaged in farming, but other popular industries included shoemaking and hardware, eyeglasses and furniture construction. In 1846, when a railroad was extended to Chappaqua, businesses became concentrated around the station. The new businesses included hotels, livery stables, a library, stores and small factories.

Chappaqua and nearby Attractions

  • Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Caumsett State Historic Park
  • Bear Mountain State Park
  • Bartlett Arboretum

Things To Do In Chappaqua

Nearby museums include the Bruce Museum, the Peekskill Museum and the Katonah Museum of Art. The Bartow-Pell Mansion, the Caumsett State Historic Park and the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site are accessible from Chappaqua as well. Blauvelt State Park, Mohansic State Park and Blue Mountain Reservation are some of the local parks, while the Bartlett Arboretum, the Bergen County Zoological Park and the Glen Rock Arboretum are also popular nearby attractions.

Chappaqua Transportation

Air transportation is available from Stewart International Airport.

Chappaqua Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Bergen Community College, Norwalk Community College and the Cochran School of Nursing.

High Points

Chappaqua strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyChappaqua Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyChappaqua College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyChappaqua Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyChappaqua Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyChappaqua People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyChappaqua Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Chappaqua Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Chappaqua, NY

Comparing Chappaqua to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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