Bull Mine / Craigville, Chester, NY

Is Chester, NY (Bull Mine / Craigville) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe62

Medium78

Low132

Other279

8 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape3

Child involved1

Assault0

Other5

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a report of a 72-year-old man who fell near Reed Court.	Reed Ct, Washingtonville, NY 10992	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a residence near Jefferson Street in Woodbury for a report of a blue sports car slowly passing a home and circling the area. The caller requested to speak with an officer about the suspicious vehicle.	Jefferson St, Highland Mills, NY 10930	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency is reported near Laurel Avenue in Cornwall. Cornwall EMS unit 173 has a patient on board and is en route to a hospital in Cornwall.	old bldg, 19 Laurel Ave, Cornwall, NY 12518	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to Maple Court in Washingtonville for a report of a person soliciting, described as wearing khakis and a white shirt.	Maple Ct, Washingtonville, NY 10992	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible ongoing animal complaint near Janice Drive, stating that animals from a neighboring property have been getting loose and chasing their children down the street. An officer was requested to speak with the caller about the situation.	Janice Dr, Woodbury, NY 10930	Other Incidents
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle reported near the Woodbury firehouse along Route 32. The caller said she was out of gas, and officers later located a white Chevy Suburban near Route 32 and Hunter Street and began looking for the female driver who reportedly left on foot.	NY-32 & Hunter St, Woodbury, NY 10930	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to a business near Windsor Highway in New Windsor after a tall male wearing a blue shirt allegedly asked employees for money. When refused, he threatened to return with a “10-35” (exact meaning unclear from the radio traffic) and then left the scene. Employees reported he was no longer present and they locked the front door.	Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY 12553	Weapons
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve a 51-year-old female vomiting near Lewis Court and Nichols Street in Blooming Grove.	Lewis Ct, Washingtonville, NY 10992	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an unknown man in a red shirt who apparently walked into a backyard and behind a shed, possibly arriving in a gray SUV parked out front near Molly Pitcher Drive in New Windsor. The reporting party no longer sees the person, and nobody is believed to be home at the residence.	Molly Pitcher Dr, New Windsor, NY 12553	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a middle-aged man reportedly has head, neck, and back pain near Hudson Road, requesting transport to White Plains.	Hudson Rd, Washingtonville, NY 10992	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$638,209

Average Rent

$3,083

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Bull Mine / Craigville is a rural neighborhood in Chester, NY, with a median home price of $638,209, above 46.8% of New York neighborhoods.

Housing consists mainly of medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes, mostly built between 1970 and the present.

The neighborhood has a high vacancy rate of 18.1%, higher than 84.9% of U.S. neighborhoods, which may indicate prolonged vacancies.

RuralOwner OccupiedExecutive LifestyleHigh Vacancy

Quick Facts

Owner Occupied Housing	High

Housing market and real estate character

Bull Mine / Craigville's housing is mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes, with many built between 1970 and 1999.

Owner Occupied Rate	Almost exclusive
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes
Housing Age	Majority built 1970-1999

What buyers will notice right away

Indicates neighborhood stability despite high vacancy.

May indicate prolonged vacancies or new construction not yet occupied.

Families & Lifestyle

Bull Mine / Craigville attracts wealthy, educated executives and families, with a strong executive lifestyle rating and family appeal.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

The neighborhood supports families with school-aged children and urban sophisticates.

Executive Lifestyle — Rated better for executive lifestyles than 96.9% of New York neighborhoods.

Cultural Diversity — Notable Greek and Dominican ancestry populations and a high Italian-speaking population.

Executive Occupations	64.1%
Child Poverty Rate	2.4%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	64.1%
Income Rank	Top 15% in U.S.
Child Poverty Rate	2.4%
Greek Ancestry	11.1%
Dominican Ancestry	6.3%
Italian Language	21.8%
Foreign Born	12.9