In Chautauqua, New York, the median home price is $182,266, compared with the New York median of $638,704; median household income is $58,351; the population is 125,544; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 244.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Chautauqua at a glance
Population
125,544
Median Household Income
$58,351
Typical Home Value
$182,266
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
244.7
Avg Commute Time
19.6
About Chautauqua
Chautauqua has a population of 125,544. The median home value is $182,266, 71% below the New York median. Median household income is $58,351 (32% below the New York median). The most populated towns are Jamestown, Pomfret, and Dunkirk.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Chautauqua
31 towns, by population.
- Jamestown28,188 pop.
- Pomfret12,795 pop.
- Dunkirk12,549 pop.
- Ellicott8,659 pop.
- Busti7,452 pop.
- Hanover6,882 pop.
- Westfield4,474 pop.
- Ellery4,073 pop.
- Chautauqua3,965 pop.
- Portland3,924 pop.
- Carroll3,417 pop.
- Sheridan2,529 pop.
- Harmony2,344 pop.
- Ripley2,269 pop.
- Clymer2,165 pop.
- Poland2,059 pop.
- Stockton1,948 pop.
- North Harmony1,881 pop.
- Kiantone1,865 pop.
- Gerry1,668 pop.
- Ellington1,554 pop.
- Charlotte1,501 pop.
- Sherman1,390 pop.
- Dunkirk1,169 pop.
- Cherry Creek1,060 pop.
- Villenova992 pop.
- French Creek976 pop.
- Mina937 pop.
- Arkwright859 pop.
- Cattaraugus0 pop.
- Chautauqua Lake0 pop.
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Chautauqua at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Chautauqua?
- Chautauqua has a population of 125,544 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Chautauqua?
- The median home value in Chautauqua is $182,266. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Chautauqua?
- Median household income in Chautauqua is $58,351 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Chautauqua in?
- Chautauqua is in New York.
- How many towns are in Chautauqua?
- Chautauqua contains 31 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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