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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Peyton Cruz

Best companies to work for in Chester?

Alright, Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in advance!

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Peyton Cruz

What Chester does better than anywhere else

Hello, Poverty rate is 25.2%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $85,400 on average. With a population of 33,209, Chester is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young...

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Daniel Taylor

Chester job market vs San Diego

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots?

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Lucy Diaz

Is Chester good for remote workers?

First post here. I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 33,209 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Chester? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Maya T.

First time home buyer in Chester

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 25.2%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 33,209, Chester is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $39,809 in Chester. The food scene he...

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Valentina King

Working in Chester -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 10.4%, which is concerning. Crime rate is something to consider -Chester sits at 1,383.3 per 100K. Median household income is $39,809, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is def...

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Arthur R.

Best restaurants in Chester?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $85,400 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 33,209 people. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is so...

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Daniel Taylor

Rent vs buy in Chester -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Lydia Carter

Pros and cons of Chester after 5 years

Hi all, Just moved here 16 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 33,209 people. Homes are going for about $85,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Peop...

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Carter

What to expect moving to Chester?

So, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 10.4%, which is concerning. Homes are going for about $85,400 on average. Household incomes average around $39,809 in Chester. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where...

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Stella Brown

Housing in Chester compared to Raleigh

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Raleigh and You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. Homes are going for about $85,400 on average. Household incomes average around $39,809 in Chester. Crime rate is something to consider -Chester sits at 1,383.3 per 100K. The weather takes some getting us...

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Stella Brown

Chester in the winter -how bad?

Median household income is $39,809, which feels on the lower side for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Austin

Worst things about Chester nobody talks about

Alright, We have two kids and With a population of 33,209, Chester is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $85,400, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Theodore Morales

Most overrated things about Chester

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Chester sits at 1,383.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighb...

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Carter

Things that make Chester unique

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2023. The median home value here is around $85,400, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 33,209, Chester is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great.

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Peyton Cruz

Is Chester a good place to live?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $85,400, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Maya T.

How is the nightlife in Chester?

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $39,809, which feels on the lower side for the area. What would you do?

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Gabriel

Freelancing from Chester -experience?

I'm single, late 20s, and Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 25.2%, which is higher than I expected. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. ...

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