Chenango County, New York
Among the top 22% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
- top 5% for school quality
- top 10% for park & nature access
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Chenango County is a county in New York with about 47,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, park & nature access, and summer humidity. It rates lower on income tax and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.chenango.ny.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in3.1 in
humid 31%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 34% of US counties
Home Value$121k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$798better than 55% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.45%better than 1% of US counties
Income Tax10.90%better than 3% of US counties
Sales Tax8.53%better than 23% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden18.52%better than 4% of US counties
Unemployment7.1%better than 16% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.1 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall75.9 inbetter than 5% of US counties
Sunny Days197 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 79% of US counties
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.3better than 27% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime791/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime1266/100kbetter than 34% of US counties
Community
Population47,09667th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.977th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1115th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2434th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.5%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.4%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 57% of US counties
Walkability5.1/20better than 21% of US counties
Airport Distance115 mibetter than 41% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.4%better than 63% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.91better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chenango County an affordable place to live?
- Chenango County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 34% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Chenango County?
- The median home value in Chenango County is $121k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Chenango County?
- Median household income in Chenango County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Chenango County?
- Median gross rent in Chenango County is $798 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Chenango County safe?
- Chenango County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 791/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 1266/100k.
- What is the weather like in Chenango County?
- Chenango County averages 69°F in July and 22°F in January, with 45.1 in of annual precipitation and about 197 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Chenango County?
- Public-school quality in Chenango County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Chenango County?
- The average one-way commute in Chenango County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)