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Chester Heights, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County
Chester Heights, PA
At a Glance
How Chester Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chester Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chester Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chester Heights residents earn a median household income of $110,729 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,748. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester Heights is $296,600 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,658. Median rent is $2,361/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Chester Heights reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,672/100K.
Education
56.6% of adults in Chester Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester Heights has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.