Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
24% of residents live below the poverty line in Chateaugay, against 9.5% in New York’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Among 759 New York towns, just 9 have a lower January low than Chateaugay. Chateaugay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Chateaugay beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 828 in 1820, a peak of 3,728 in 1850, 1,743 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1876 and 4 maps from 1915 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chateaugay, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Chateaugay.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Chateaugay has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 78°F, Chateaugay’s July high is below both New York’s towns (81°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Chateaugay for work: only 7% work in town. Chateaugay’s average trip to work is 31 minutes. Since 2013, Chateaugay has added 129 jobs, to 383 in 2023.
| Chateaugay | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.8% | 10% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
42% of adults have obesity in Chateaugay. Chateaugay beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 38% of adults have high blood pressure in Chateaugay.
| Chateaugay | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 25% | 25% |
| What stands out | Chateaugay | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 6% |
| More smokers | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| More adults with obesity | 41.7% | 28.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median rent in Chateaugay is $688 a month.
| Chateaugay | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $688 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Chateaugay; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Chateaugay residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
3 notable people were born in Chateaugay.
Town in New York, United States
Chateaugay ( SHAT-uh-gay; French: Châteaugay) is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,743, down from 2,155 in 2010. The name is derived from a location in France, which was applied to a local land grant. Within the town is a village also named Chateaugay. The town is located in the northeastern corner of the county.
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Chateaugay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Orville Gibson and Theodorus Bailey.
