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ZIP 10918

Part of Chester, NY
Pop. 12,069·Orange County·190th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,625/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.3%
vs US Median
+$660
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 10918 · $2,625
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$2,900
Research median
$2,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$31,500/yr
At $2,625/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyOrange County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10918 (Chester, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,069
Median income
$140,550
Median age
40.5
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
22.7%
20.3%
22.4%
20.2%
14.4%
Under 1822.7%
18–3420.3%
35–5422.4%
55–6420.2%
65+14.4%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
68.3%
17.9%
White68.3%
Black7.6%
Hispanic17.9%
Asian4.5%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
25.3%
35.4%
38.1%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+38.1%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10918 in Chester, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$120,288 → $140,550
up 16.8%
Population
12,753 → 12,069
down 5.4%
Renter share
19.8% → 20.4%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
37.4% → 38.1%
+0.7 pts
Median age
39.1 → 40.5
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $120,288 in 2021 to $140,550 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 10918 in Chester, NY losing about 684 residents over the five-year window, down 5.4% on net.

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About renting in ZIP 10918

Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 10918 covers Chester, NY. The median rent here is $2,625/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($140,550/yr), ZIP 10918 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10918?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10918 (Chester, NY) is $2,625. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10918 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10918's median rent of $2,625/mo is $660 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10918 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10918 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #190 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,625/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10918?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,625/mo in ZIP 10918. The local median household income is $140,550/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10918?

Rent in ZIP 10918 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 10918 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10918 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,625/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($140,550/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10918 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 10918 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 10918 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 10918 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 10918 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10918 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,625/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 10918's median household income ($140,550/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10918 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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