Chestnut Ridge, New York
Village · Population 10,746 · #81 in New York
About Chestnut Ridge
Chestnut Ridge, NY is a close-knit town located in southern New York, home to 10,746 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Chestnut Ridge holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,171 residents per square mile.
📰 Chestnut Ridge News Today
- CHESTNUT RIDGE MAN CONVICTED OF SEXUAL CONDUCT AGAINST A CHILD IN THE FIRST DEGREE Rockland County District Attorney · Jul 9
- Teach-Me-To-Fish at Chestnut Ridge County Park (Erie County) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) · Jun 27
- Chestnut Ridge Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Paul Mattern Obituary (2026) - Chestnut Ridge, NY - Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc. - Pearl River Legacy obituary · Jan 31
- Families invited to explore Space Night at Chestnut Ridge Park Bee Group Newspapers · May 11
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What Makes Chestnut Ridge Unique
- The only place in America named Chestnut Ridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,746.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chestnut Ridge
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Chestnut Ridge
- CHESTNUT RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- ELDORADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- FLEETWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)10,746
Rank in state#81 of 595
Land area4.95 sq mi
Density2,171/sq mi
Coordinates41.0849, -74.0481