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Chester, MA
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Chester, MA
At a Glance
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)
Is Chester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chester residents earn a median household income of $86,042 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,152. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,928 business establishments, including 384 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $203,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,845. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,289/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.