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Chester, NY
Village in Orange County, New York.
Population
4,033
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,877
ZIP codes
0
Chester and its ZIP codes
Chester at a glance
- Chester is about 4.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $100,514 a year, 17% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $330,200 (22% below New York) and median rent is $2,010 a month.
Local data for Chester, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chester, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,514
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$330,200
Median rent
$2,010/mo
Homeownership
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.4%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
39.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (735), Puerto Ricans (556), German Americans (538).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Chester.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,867
154,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $5,606 per person
How people get to work
Chester, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit14.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 39.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chester, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,082
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chester, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Chester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Walton ParkCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.1 |
| GoshenVillage | 4.1 mi | 3.3 |
| FloridaVillage | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| South Blooming GroveVillage | 5.4 mi | 4.7 |
| MonroeVillage | 5.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Kiryas JoelVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Mountain Lodge ParkCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.5 |
| HarrimanVillage | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| WashingtonvilleVillage | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| WarwickVillage | 8.2 mi | 2.4 |
| MechanicstownCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.3 |
| WoodburyVillage | 9 mi | 35.6 |
| Greenwood LakeVillage | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| MaybrookVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| ScotchtownCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.8 |
| MiddletownCity | 9.8 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chester, NY in?
- Chester is in Orange County, New York.
- What is the population of Chester, NY?
- About 4,033 people live in Chester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chester?
- Nearby places include Walton Park (3.9 mi), Goshen (4.1 mi), Florida (4.4 mi), South Blooming Grove (5.4 mi), Monroe (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023