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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):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyPort Chester Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPort Chester Public Transportation Use

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men77
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents23
Housing Recently Built14
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime94
Low Violent Crime85

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