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Chappaqua, NY

Chappaqua, NY.

Population: 11,790 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chappaqua, NY is $1.56M — up 12.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.60M after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,225/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.56M

Median home value

+12.0%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.56M
1-year appreciation
+12.0%
3-year appreciation
+26.5%
5-year appreciation
+45.1%
10-year appreciation
+60.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.56M
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.60M
Median list price
$1.60M
Median price per sqft
$571
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
115.6%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+3.7%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,225/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
DOUGLAS G GRAFFLIN SCHOOL, HORACE GREELEY HIGH SCHOOL, ROARING BROOK SCHOOL, ROBERT E BELL SCHOOL, WESTORCHARD SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Magna Metals (8.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
71
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
198

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
109,217
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
95,234

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,185 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
58.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
91.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
362,328
Average weekly wage
$1,731
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
222

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChappaquaState medianUS median
Median home value$1.56M$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$1.60M$363,950$325,000
Median days on market14 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$4,225/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Chappaqua, NY?
$1.56M.
What is the median sale price in Chappaqua, NY?
$1.60M.
How long do homes take to sell in Chappaqua, NY?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Chappaqua, NY?
Typical rent: $4,225/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chappaqua, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane.
Is Chappaqua, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Chappaqua, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chappaqua, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chappaqua, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chappaqua, NY?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Chappaqua, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chappaqua, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chappaqua, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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