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Chappaqua, New York


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Chappaqua, New York

Chappaqua, New York, in Westchester county, is 8 miles N of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 31 miles N of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the New York metropolitan area. Chappaqua has a population of 9,468.

The People and Families of Chappaqua

In Chappaqua, about 78% of adults are married. Chappaqua is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about Chappaqua is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chappaqua had a median family income of $180,451. Chappaqua is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Chappaqua finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Chappaqua is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Chappaqua ($268,109). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Chappaqua Housing

About 92% of housing units in Chappaqua are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Chappaqua, 63% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Chappaqua, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Of Note

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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