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Port Chester.
About
Life in Port Chester
Port Chester is a dense, working village on Long Island Sound at the New York–Connecticut line, and it's one of the more affordable ways into Westchester County. The median home value is $582,600, which is high nationally but modest for the area, and Zillow's estimate has jumped about 34% over five years as buyers discovered it. Rent averages $2,028 a month, and more than half of households rent.
Port Chester at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Foreign-Born
43.5%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics43.5% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Port Chester: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Port Chester, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (24.3%), and 52.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.2%
of households
Married Couples
44.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.79
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Port Chester
In Port Chester, rent runs 25% above the NY average, and home values are 37% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
46.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $747,395 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Port Chester and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Port Chester is 1.2 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Port Chester Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute26.9 min avg
How Port Chester residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Port Chester, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Port Chester runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
32.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
642.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Port Chester Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Westchester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Westchester County, which includes Port Chester, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Flash Flood | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Winter Weather | $10,950 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $92.6M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $695,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Strong Wind | $397,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $933,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Westchester County, county-wide
Port Chester is about 3% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Westchester County, which includes Port Chester, is typically good — 301 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
301
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Westchester County, county-wide
Port Chester is about 3% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Port Chester has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
105
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.20" |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.53" |
| Mar | 48°F | 31°F | 4.11" |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 4.20" |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 4.07" |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 4.36" |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 4.94" |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 4.33" |
| Nov | 52°F | 36°F | 3.64" |
| Dec | 42°F | 28°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Port Chester
Uninsured
13.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Port Chester's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Greenwich Hospital Association -
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Greenwich
Blythedale Children's Hospital
Childrens · 8.4 mi away · Valhalla
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · New Rochelle
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Port Chester
Port Chester's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Port Chester (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,197 students · in-state tuition $9,016 · 67% graduate · median earnings $53,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,951 students · in-state tuition $48,680 · 59% graduate · median earnings $76,994 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,744 students · in-state tuition $55,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $92,904 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Mount Saint Vincent
14.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,692 students · in-state tuition $46,420 · 63% graduate · median earnings $70,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Port Chester
Port Chester has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
20 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
20 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
26 mi awayPublic Libraries in Port Chester
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
1 Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
Cities Near Port Chester
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Port Chester FAQ
Is Port Chester, New York affordable?⌄
Port Chester's median rent is $2,028/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $92,222/year. Median home value is $582,600.
Is Port Chester, New York safe?⌄
Port Chester's violent crime rate was 33 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 643 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Port Chester, New York?⌄
Port Chester has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Port Chester, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Port Chester is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,028/month and median household income is $92,222/year. The median home value is $582,600. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Port Chester, New York?⌄
The average commute in Port Chester is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from