Chaumont is a small town of 686 in New York, with a median household income of $73,750
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chaumont stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chaumont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chaumont city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.5
Chaumont's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chaumont costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chaumont, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$189,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chaumont's violent crime rate is 142.0 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.0 /100k
Property Crime
1026.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chaumont is served primarily by LYME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chaumont, NY
National Avg
School District
LYME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chaumont sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 79.2°F in July,
with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 116.4 inches of snow per year.
Chaumont's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chaumont roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $189,400 and median rent is $775/month.
Chaumont's violent crime rate is 142.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1026.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chaumont are operated by LYME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chaumont, NY has a population of 686, a median household income of $73,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Chaumont averages 29.8°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches
with about 116.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chaumont, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13622.
The population of Chaumont, New York is 686 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chaumont: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $189,400, median household income $73,750, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chaumont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
