Chester, CA

Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,022 Population 277/sq mi density
$80,142 Median Income $46,687 per capita
$241,400 Home Value $376,147 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 41.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,142 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,400 home value, $798/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Chester, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,142
7% above
$46,687 per capita
Home Value
$241,400
14% below
Zillow: $376,147
Median Rent
$798/mo
31% below
41.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
107%
Home Value
86%
Rent
69%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chester a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.2% (39% 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 $376,147. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population2,022
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,142
Per Capita$46,687
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,400
Rent$798
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$376,147
Housing Units1,315
Rent Burden41.0%

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,529 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Chester was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.