California
Chester is a small town in California with a population of 2,022. Residents earn $80,142 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chester receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Chester stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chester is $80,142, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Chester is $241,400, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 109.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,142 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,687 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,151 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,261 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,004 |
| County GDP | $1,482M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,141 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.13% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $241,400 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $359,654 |
| Census Median Rent | $798 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,141 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.13% |
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,792/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 109.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,529 ft (1,380 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3017°N, 121.2325°W |
| County FIPS | 06063 |
Winner: Republican by 16.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |