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Chester, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Colonial Heights city County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
23,519
Population
1,787/sq mi density
$88,455
Median Income
$39,983 per capita
$290,600
Home Value
$384,869 Zillow
$1,463
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
203
Violent Crime/100K
4,897 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,455 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$290,600 home value, $1,463/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$290,600
3% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
26% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,485
Median year built: 1988
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$290,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$384,869
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median List Price
$382,496
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.9%
Owner-Occupied
27.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$1,463/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,762/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
74 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
30.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$202
Active Inventory
39
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1988
Average age of housing stock: 38 years
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $290,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,869 |
| Median Sale Price | $390,000 |
| Median List Price | $382,496 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $202 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,463 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,762 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 74 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.8% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 39 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $202 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,485 |
| Median Year Built | 1988 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |