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Chester, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Polk County County
Chester, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Chester a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 842/100K.
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 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.