All Countries
Chester, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
692
Population
494/sq mi density
$86,042
Median Income
$29,152 per capita
$203,300
Home Value
$285,845 Zillow
$1,095
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
1,289 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,042 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,300 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$203,300
28% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
293
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$203,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$285,845
Median Sale Price
$278,750
Median List Price
$700,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.5%
Owner-Occupied
29.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,095/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
89 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.8%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
13.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
55% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $203,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $285,845 |
| Median Sale Price | $278,750 |
| Median List Price | $700,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $165 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,095 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 89 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.8% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $165 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 293 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 13.8% |