At a Glance
Median Income
$97,250
$47,529 per capita
Home Value
$280,600
Zillow: $537,879
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
10.2% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chester residents earn a median household income of $97,250 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,529. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $280,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $537,879. Median rent is $1,649/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
32.3% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population4,052
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,885/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,250
Per Capita$47,529
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,600
Rent$1,649
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$537,879
Housing Units1,659
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation482 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Chester was founded in 1892.
The median home in Chester was built in 1972.
14.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.