City

Chateaugay, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  New York

👥2,509Population
💰$70,714Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$127,300Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 3%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic3.0%
Black3.9%
Asian0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.7%)
HS Graduate535 (33.6%)
Some College268 (16.8%)
Associates131 (8.2%)
Bachelors265 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree368 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,714 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$127,300 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$945/mo
Total Housing Units1,530
Vacant Units498

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
68%
About Chateaugay, NY

Chateaugay is a city in New York, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,509 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Chateaugay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,714 is near the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chateaugay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $945 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chateaugay is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.36%).

Chateaugay, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Chateaugay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12920 2,509 $70,714 $127,300 $945 3.7% 39.7% 83.2%