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Chester, CA
Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County
Chester, CA
At a Glance
How Chester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chester residents earn a median household income of $80,142 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,687. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,004 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $241,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,654. Median rent is $798/month, with 41.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,093/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.