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Chester, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
33,209
Population
6,876/sq mi density
$39,809
Median Income
$23,451 per capita
$85,400
Home Value
$259,705 Zillow
$1,080
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,383
Violent Crime/100K
3,005 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$39,809 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,383 violent crimes/100K (264% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$85,400
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
7% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
40.9%
37% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
14,544
Median year built: 1947
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$85,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$259,705
Median Sale Price
$165,500
Median List Price
$145,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
40.9%
Owner-Occupied
59.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,397/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,520/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,810/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,170/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,423/mo
Census median rent:
$1,080/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,411/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
36 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
18
Price Drops
16.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$102
Active Inventory
85
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1947
Average age of housing stock: 79 years
Homeownership Rate
40.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $85,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $259,705 |
| Median Sale Price | $165,500 |
| Median List Price | $145,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $102 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,080 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,411 |
| FMR Studio | $1,397 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,520 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,810 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,170 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,423 |
Market
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 16.5% |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Active Inventory | 85 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $102 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,544 |
| Median Year Built | 1947 |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |