At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$50,470 per capita
Home Value
$119,900
Zillow: $172,221
Median Rent
$750/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
18.3% 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
4.0 / 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 $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,470. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $119,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,221. Median rent is $750/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
21.2% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population200
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$50,470
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$978
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,900
Rent$750
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$172,221
Housing Units136
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation252 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute36 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chester was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.