New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Chester is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,359. Residents earn $152,578 per year, which is 103% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chester receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Chester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chester is $152,578, which is significantly higher than the national average — 103% above $75,149. This places Chester among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Chester is $640,400, making it a premium housing market at 127% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,337 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Chester is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 59 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 833 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.
Chester is a highly educated community — 61.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 87.1% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.9% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $152,578 |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $80,525 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.12% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
| Census Median | $640,400 |
| 127% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $575 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 105.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,337 |
| 15% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.12% |
| Obesity | 23.2% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 59.5/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 59.5/100K |
| Total Property | 832.8/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 238.0/100K |
| Theft | 535.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 855/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7906°N, 74.6901°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.1% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 855/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |