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Chester Gap, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Warren County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
896 Population 431/sq mi density
$74,183 Median Income $32,644 per capita
$243,100 Home Value $367,694 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,798 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,183 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Chester Gap, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,183
1% below
$32,644 per capita
Home Value
$243,100
14% below
Zillow: $367,694
Violent Crime
153/100K
60% below
2,798/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
88% below
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
99%
Home Value
86%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chester Gap a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.0% (17% below 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 $367,694. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Chester Gap reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,798/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population896
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,183
Per Capita$32,644
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,557M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$243,100
Rent
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$367,694
Housing Units312
Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property2,798/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,847/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.