At a Glance
Median Income
$74,183
$32,644 per capita
Home Value
$243,100
Zillow: $390,343
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
15.0% smoking rate
How Chester Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chester Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chester Gap a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chester Gap residents earn a median household income of $74,183 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,644. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,178 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester Gap is $243,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,343. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
3.9% of adults in Chester Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester Gap has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population896
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,183
Per Capita$32,644
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,557M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,100
Rent
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$390,343
Housing Units312
Rent Burden15.1%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation1,421 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Chester Gap was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Winchester Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.