At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$30,698 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
Zillow: $212,158
Median Rent
$513/mo
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
19.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chester a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chester residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,698. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,158. Median rent is $513/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.2% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,698
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$727M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent$513
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$212,158
Housing Units73
Rent Burden16.8%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,255/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation1,213 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute34 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chester was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.