Chestnut Ridge, NY

Chestnut Ridge, New York

Chestnut Ridge, New York, in Rockland county, is 12 miles NE of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 24 miles N of New York, New York. The village is in the New York area. There are 7,829 residents in Chestnut Ridge.

The People and Families of Chestnut Ridge

In Chestnut Ridge, about 61% of adults are married. When people think of Chestnut Ridge, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families.

Approximately 26% of Chestnut Ridge is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Chestnut Ridge.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chestnut Ridge had a median family income of $95,551. Most of the residents of Chestnut Ridge tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Chestnut Ridge. Lots of residents of the village prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Chestnut Ridge folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Chestnut Ridge Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Chestnut Ridge that were owner-occupied was 86%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Chestnut Ridge, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Chestnut Ridge, 83% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the village use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Chestnut Ridge, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Chestnut Ridge Almanac

Chestnut Ridge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chestnut Ridge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Chestnut Ridge residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chestnut Ridge High Schools (2004)

DESAFIO SCHOOL
675 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
845-573-5925
A Special Education School
A Title I school.
Serves 60 students.

AGAPE SCHOOL
675 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
845-573-5904
A Special Education School
A Title I school.
Serves 50 students.

Chestnut Ridge Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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