At a Glance
Median Income
$88,455
$39,983 per capita
Home Value
$290,600
Zillow: $393,304
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
12.8% 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
4.3 / 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 $88,455 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,983. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $290,600 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,304. Median rent is $1,463/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
32.6% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23,519
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,787/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,455
Per Capita$39,983
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$290,600
Rent$1,463
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$393,304
Housing Units9,485
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation178 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Chester was founded in 1749.
The median home in Chester was built in 1988.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.