Port Chester is a suburb of New York City with a population of 29,418. Port Chester is in Westchester County.

Living in Port Chester offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes.

The village suffers from a deteriorating central business district, as well as, aging overcrowded rental properties

In Port Chester there are a lot of restaurants and parks.

It is a growing community with great nightlife.

Many families and young professionals live in Port Chester and residents tend to be somewhat liberal.

It’s good for commuting since it is about 25 away from Stamford and is 40 minutes from Manhattan. 

The public schools in Port Chester are slightly above average.

Many longtime residents feel that the village needs to attract higher income residents and more home owners to boost the local budget for the school district and infrastructure.