Chestnut Ridge, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chestnut Ridge
Village
Location in Rockland County and the state of New York.
Chestnut Ridge Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Rockland
Incorporated	May 16, 1986
Area
• Total	4.95 sq mi (12.83 km2)
• Land	4.95 sq mi (12.82 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	413 ft (126 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	10,505
• Density	2,121.79/sq mi (819.18/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	10952, 10965, 10977
Area code(s)	845
FIPS code	36-15400
GNIS feature ID	0979942
Website	www.chestnutridgevillage.org

Chestnut Ridge

Chestnut Ridge is a village in Rockland County, New York. It is located north of New Jersey. You can find it east of Airmont. To its south is Spring Valley. To its west is Nanuet.

In 2020, about 10,505 people lived here. Chestnut Ridge became an official village in 1986. Before that, it was part of the town of Ramapo. It was sometimes called "South Spring Valley." In 2020, Chaim Rose became the first Hasidic member of the village board.

Where is Chestnut Ridge?

The village of Chestnut Ridge covers about 4.9 square miles (12.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village.

Who Lives in Chestnut Ridge?

In 2020, the village had 10,505 residents. There were 2,551 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households, about 72.2%, were married couples. About 32.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.

The people living in Chestnut Ridge come from many backgrounds. About 74% of residents were white. Around 14% were African American. About 7% were Asian. People from two or more races made up 2.5%. About 8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. In recent years, more Haredi Jewish families have moved to the village.

The average age of people in the village was 42 years old. About 22.7% of the population was under 18. About 15.4% were 65 years old or older. The typical income for a family in the village was about $95,551 per year.

Fun Places to Visit

There are interesting places to see and learn about in Chestnut Ridge.

Historical Spots

• Haring Homestead, located at 606 S. Pascack Road, is a historical marker.

Landmarks and Other Places

• Duryea Farm at 101 Ackertown Road is a special farm. It started in 1883. Today, it grows organic fruits and vegetables. The public used to be invited to harvests.
• Little Red Schoolhouse Museum is at 50 Schoolhouse Road. This building was once a one-room schoolhouse. It was built in 1890 and used until the 1970s. Now, it is a museum where you can learn about its history.
• Children's Park is in east Chestnut Ridge. This park has lots of fun things to do. You can find tennis courts and basketball courts there. There is also a playground with swings. It has a small baseball field. Plus, there are paths through the woods and open fields for walking.

Schools and Learning

Chestnut Ridge has several schools for students of all ages.

Public Schools

• Chestnut Ridge Middle School
• Eldorado Elementary School
• Fleetwood Elementary School
• Margetts Elementary School

Private Schools

• Green Meadow Waldorf School teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. It follows the Waldorf teaching style.

Colleges and Adult Learning Centers

• Sunbridge Institute helps train teachers in the Waldorf education method.
• School of Eurythmy teaches a special movement art called Eurythmy.
• The Pfeiffer Center offers training in biodynamic gardening. This is a way of farming that focuses on natural methods.
• The Threefold Educational Center is a trust that supports education.

Major Employers

• LeCroy Corporation is a company in Chestnut Ridge. They make special electronic tools. These tools include oscilloscopes, which are used to test electronic signals.

See also

In Spanish: Chestnut Ridge (Nueva York) para niños