Cost of Living in Port Chester, New York
Port Chester has a population of about 31,102. The median household income is $92,222, median gross rent is $2,028/month, and the median home value is $582,600. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Port Chester expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Port Chester is 23% above the national median and home values are 56% above the national median. Household income here is 10% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 26% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Chester?
The median gross rent in Port Chester, New York is $2,028 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Port Chester?
The median owner-occupied home value in Port Chester is $582,600 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Port Chester?
The median household income in Port Chester is $92,222 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.