The Town FilesChittenango, New York
Village in Madison County · population 4,896 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $182,500
- Household income
- $70,786
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 124 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 41.0
Chittenango is a village of 4,896 people in Madison County, New York. The median home is worth $182,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 78% of New York towns, more vibrant than 73% of New York towns, more walkable than 72% of New York towns.
How Chittenango ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chittenango is worth $182,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $70,786, which is more affordable than 59% of New York towns. Median rent is $782 a month. 65.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chittenango | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $782 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $70,786 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chittenango
| People | Chittenango | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Chittenango
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 39.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 124.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Chittenango since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 16, 2024 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 3, 2007.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 20,886 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,324 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Chittenango itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Chittenango
3 public schools with 1,678 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHITTENANGO HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 619 | 11.3 |
| CHITTENANGO MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 565 | 11.1 |
| BOLIVAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 494 | 14.1 |
Towns near Chittenango
- Sullivan, NY3.1 mi · 14,794 people · home $194,100
- Manlius, NY5.4 mi · 33,712 people · home $253,600
- Manlius, NY6.2 mi · 4,662 people · home $263,300
- Fayetteville, NY6.3 mi · 4,225 people · home $258,700
- Canastota, NY6.6 mi · 4,556 people · home $144,800
- Minoa, NY7.0 mi · 3,657 people · home $179,400
- Lenox, NY7.5 mi · 8,768 people · home $161,600
- Cazenovia, NY8.3 mi · 2,767 people · home $295,200
Chittenango questions
Is Chittenango, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chittenango scores better for retirees than 49% of New York towns and quieter than 24%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.0).
How much does a house cost in Chittenango?
The median owner-occupied home in Chittenango is valued at $182,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,786, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $782 a month.
What is the weather like in Chittenango?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.9 inches of precipitation a year and 124.3 inches of snow.
Does Chittenango get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Chittenango since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 16, 2024. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)