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Chestertown, NY
Census-designated place in Warren County, New York.
Population
499
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
130
ZIP codes
0
Chestertown and its ZIP codes
Chestertown at a glance
- Chestertown is 69% less dense than New York as a whole.
Local data for Chestertown, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Chestertown.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,782
36,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,235
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$547M
FY 2026, $8,328 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chestertown, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,100
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
144
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chestertown, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Chestertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PottersvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Bolton LandingCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| North CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| WarrensburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.8 |
| Schroon LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake GeorgeVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WhitehallVillage | 20 mi | 5.6 |
| Fort AnnVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Glens Falls NorthCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.4 |
| Lake LuzerneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.2 |
| TiconderogaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.3 |
| HadleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| West Glens FallsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.6 |
| Glens FallsCity | 25 mi | 3.9 |
| Benson, VTCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.9 |
| South Glens FallsVillage | 25 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chestertown, NY in?
- Chestertown is in Warren County, New York.
- What is the population of Chestertown, NY?
- About 499 people live in Chestertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chestertown?
- Nearby places include Pottersville (6.6 mi), Bolton Landing (8.9 mi), North Creek (10 mi), Warrensburg (10 mi), Schroon Lake (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023