Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Chester Heights is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,922. Residents earn $110,729 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chester Heights receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Chester Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chester Heights is $110,729, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Chester Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Chester Heights is $296,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,361 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Chester Heights is a highly educated community — 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Chester Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,729 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,748 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.40% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 26.2% |
| Census Median | $296,600 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $374,900 |
| Median List Price | $374,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $281 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,361 |
| 103% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.40% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 258 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8926°N, 75.4690°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.6% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 26.2% |