A town of 724, settled in 1796. Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Chateaugay does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Chateaugay. Another town gets a different order.
Chateaugay beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Chateaugay | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 6% |
| More smokers | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| More adults with obesity | 41.7% | 28.8% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Chateaugay has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 107 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Chateaugay for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Malone (32%), Chateaugay (9%) and Plattsburgh (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
The median sale price was $87,000 in April 2026.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
6 notable people were born in Chateaugay.
Town in New York, United States
Chateaugay ( SHAT-uh-gay; French: Châteaugay) is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,743, down from 2,155 in 2010. The name is derived from a location in France, which was applied to a local land grant. Within the town is a village also named Chateaugay. The town is located in the northeastern corner of the county.
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