At a Glance
Median Income
$152,578
$80,525 per capita
Home Value
$640,400
Zillow: $637,938
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
795/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chester residents earn a median household income of $152,578 , which is 103% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,525. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $640,400 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $637,938. Median rent is $1,337/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 795/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.1% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,359
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density855/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,578
Per Capita$80,525
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A
Home Value$640,400
Rent$1,337
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$637,938
Housing Units596
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property795/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary61/100K
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation830 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Chester was built in 1971.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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