Port Chester, NY

Port Chester, New York

Port Chester, New York, in Westchester county, is 2 miles SW of Greenwich, Connecticut (center to center) and 24 miles NE of New York, New York. The village is in the New York area. There are 27,867 residents in Port Chester.

The People and Families of Port Chester

In Port Chester, about 41% of adults are married. The faces of Port Chester are those of its large families.

Approximately 39% of Port Chester is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Port Chester.

Males are more numerous in the village than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Chester had a median family income of $51,025.

Political Inclinations

Port Chester folks tended to give their money ($6,369) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Port Chester Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Port Chester that were owner-occupied was 43%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Port Chester. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the village, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Port Chester, 75% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Port Chester use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Port Chester, NY

Comparing Port Chester 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
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Port Chester Almanac

Port Chester Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Port Chester Public Libraries

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Port Chester Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Port Chester residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Port Chester, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Port Chester High Schools (2004)

PORT CHESTER SHS
TAMARACK RD
914-934-7950
Serves 1,049 students.

Port Chester Colleges

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