Village of, 2006
Chestnut Ridge’s story
40 years in pictures
Census counts: 7,517 in 1990, 10,505 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 5 maps from 1910 on.
- 1986Chestnut Ridge is incorporated
Photo: Airtuna08 at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
10,987
2025 Census estimate · +4.6% since 2020
Median home value
$720K
Census ACS
Household income
$112K
median
Median age
26.9
years
Jobs based here
3,896
Balanced
TownGrade
C
#526 of 745 in NY
What should you know before moving to Chestnut Ridge?
The typical home is worth about $720K, 7.3 years of the New York metro’s $99K median household income. Overall it grades C, 526th among New York's 745 graded towns. The median household earns $112K and residents are healthier than 84% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Its weakest subject is schools: its schools rank behind 96% of the state's. 41% of residents are under 18 in Chestnut Ridge, above both the New York town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Only 7 of New York’s 1,216 towns score lower on history. Chestnut Ridge is home to Bais Medrash of Dexter Park.
What makes Chestnut Ridge stand out
Where Chestnut Ridge beats most towns.
A growing town
Chestnut Ridge has grown 39% since 2010
7,916 counted in 2010 and 10,505 in 2020; an estimated 10,987 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Chestnut Ridge grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Chestnut Ridge is from typical.
Its grades run from A for hazard risk (better than 94% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 4%), so the C overall blends very different results.
Cost of livingD−Open →SchoolsD−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →HealthGood Samaritan Hospital of Suffern 4.9 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7 of 20; 7.1% of households have no carA−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 3% conserved landBOpen →HistoryIncorporated 1986DOpen →Civic life2.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 617 attractions →Central Park and 525 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Chestnut Ridge. Close and well known come first.
Big draw21 mi GardenCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw23 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw22 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw22 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw22 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Chestnut Ridge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chestnut Ridge, and how to reach them.
PowerOrange & Rockland26.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVeolia Water New York16 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRockland County Board of ElectionsRockland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP codes10977, 10952, 1096510977 76% · 10952 18% · 10965 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chestnut Ridge.
Chestnut Ridge trades workers with Ramapo and other neighbors, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of New York.
Who lives here
More children than New York overall
Children under 18 are 41% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 25% of residents (39% statewide). Chestnut Ridge’s median age is 26.9 years. Chestnut Ridge has grown 4.6% since 2020, to 10,987 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
26.9median age · NY 39.8
| Chestnut Ridge | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.9 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 32% | 29% |
Chestnut RidgeNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
28%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma14%
High school27%
Some college18%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate20%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
About 121 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.8 points). Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women. Median age: women 29.6, men 25.7.
| Chestnut Ridge | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 27.6% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.8% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.2% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.4% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.1% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14.2% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.4% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.3% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.2% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.9% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 20% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Chestnut Ridge, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1999, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Chestnut Ridge.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
9
paid flood claims since 1999
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsB
Chestnut Ridge has set aside 2.8% of its land for conservation
2.3 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
#283for trails in NY
| Chestnut Ridge | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.8% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
2.8%
conserved · 88 of 3,151 acres
2.3 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA−
For health, Chestnut Ridge earns an A−
43% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Chestnut Ridge. Chestnut Ridge beats the New York average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 18% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Chestnut Ridge.
84%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Chestnut Ridge | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 21% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 35% |
32 measures vs. New York
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Chestnut Ridge | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.6% | 17.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.4% | 14.5% |
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
4.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
70th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Chestnut Ridge, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Chestnut Ridge has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 21° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring39–60°
Summer62–82°
Fall45–64°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in three of Chestnut Ridge’s working residents commute to Ramapo
Chestnut Ridge has about as many jobs (3,896) as working residents, but only 256 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Chestnut Ridge for work: only 7% work in town. 18% of Chestnut Ridge workers work from home. Jobs based in Chestnut Ridge grew to 3,896 in 2023, 386 more than in 2013.
7%work in town
| Chestnut Ridge | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 18% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $112,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Chestnut Ridge7%
Ramapo33%
New York21%
Clarkstown6%
Orangetown3%
10 mi
median commute distance
3,896
jobs based in Chestnut Ridge
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 76% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade D−
A home in Chestnut Ridge sells for about $962K at the median
At 7.3 years of the New York metro’s $99K median household income, the typical home costs more against local pay than in 87% of New York towns; that ratio is one input to its D− for cost of living.
The median rent in Chestnut Ridge is $1,710 a month.
$962Kmedian sale price
| Chestnut Ridge | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,710 a month | $1,098 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 75% | 73% |
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chestnut Ridge
18pages on Chestnut Ridge
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
33 within 15 miles of the center of Chestnut Ridge
Bais Medrash of Dexter ParkUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Chestnut RidgeIn town$11,500 tuitionRockland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Suffern3.9 mi$6,862 in-state tuitionRamapo College of New JerseyUniversity or college · Public · Mahwah, NJ6.6 mi$16,777 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Chestnut Ridge residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
College town
Bais Medrash of Dexter Park calls Chestnut Ridge home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
About Chestnut Ridge
Village in New York, United States
Chestnut Ridge is a village in the town of Ramapo, Rockland County, New York, United States, located north of the state of New Jersey, east of Airmont, south of Spring Valley, and west of Nanuet. The population was 10,505 at the 2020 census. Chestnut Ridge was incorporated in 1986. Prior to 1986, Chestnut Ridge was an unincorporated area within the town of Ramapo often referred to as "South Spring Valley" (its fire district), as many postal addresses carried the Spring Valley designation. In April 2020, mayor Rosario Presti appointed Chaim Rose to fill a vacancy on the village board of trustees; Rose thus became the first Hasidic member of the board since the village was incorporated in 198…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 413 ft
Chestnut Ridge’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Chestnut Ridge.
All 4 graded towns on its borders grade higher than its C; Ramapo (C+) is closest.
AirmontRamapoMonseyPearl RiverOrangetownNanuetClarkstownSpring ValleyChestnut Ridge
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Ridge | #526 | C | D− | — | D− | A− |
| Airmont | #497 | C+ | C− | — | D | B+ |
| Ramapo | #503 | C+ | D− | A− | D | B+ |
| Monsey | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pearl River | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Orangetown | #126 | A | D− | — | A− | A |
| Nanuet | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clarkstown | #201 | A− | D− | B− | A− | A |
Chestnut Ridge, Airmont and Orangetown report no FBI crime data of their own. Monsey, Pearl River and Nanuet aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Chestnut Ridge with a neighbor →
Questions about Chestnut Ridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chestnut Ridge, NY a good place to live?
Chestnut Ridge grades C overall, better than 33% of U.S. towns and #526 of 745 in New York. It grades A− for health and D− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Chestnut Ridge, NY expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $720,000, 37% above the New York typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.