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Moving to Chautauqua, NY
$740,100Median home value
Chautauqua CountyArea
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About Chautauqua
Chautauqua centers on the Chautauqua Institution, the 1874 summer education and arts colony on Chautauqua Lake’s north shore. It is a seasonal, walkable village of Victorian cottages around the Institution grounds, with Mayville — the county seat — at the lake’s north end.
Home prices in Chautauqua
The median home value in Chautauqua is $740,100.
Top places in Chautauqua
- Chautauqua Institution — summer lectures, concerts, amphitheater.
- Chautauqua Lake — boating and fishing.
- Chautauqua Golf Club — two courses.
- Mayville — county seat village.
- Athenaeum Hotel — landmark hotel.
- Packard Manor Estate — historic estate.
Commuting from Chautauqua
- Jamestown ~20 mi southeast.
- Buffalo ~75 mi northeast; I-86 nearby.
Chautauqua FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chautauqua, NY?
The median home value in Chautauqua is $740,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Chautauqua, NY?
Jamestown ~20 mi southeast.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.