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Chester, VA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Audrey Cox

Moving to Chester -what should I know?

I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Chester sits at 203.3 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Isla Watson

Moving to Chester -what should I know?

Hey, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $290,600, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Chester sits at 203.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,463 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are whe...

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Audrey Cox

Is public transit usable in Chester?

Hello, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $290,600 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,463 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience?

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Isla Watson

Day-to-day life in Chester, VA

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $88,455 in Chester. The city has invested a lot in new development. Appreciate any input. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's...

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Eli T.

Raising a family in Chester -thoughts?

Random thought, I'm a 50-year-old electrician and You can expect to pay around $1,463 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? Appreciate any input. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Eli T.

Considering Chester vs Los Angeles -help me decide

Hey, Median household income is $88,455, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,463/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for fa...

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Maya Phillips

Honest thoughts on life in Chester

My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $88,455, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $290,600 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just...

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Ruby J.

Why I chose Chester over bigger cities

I'm originally from Cincinnati and The median home value here is around $290,600, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 23,519 people. You can expect to pay around $1,463 for rent ...

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Lillian

Living in Chester -the reality

First post here. We have two kids and Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 23,519 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Chester?

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