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Chester, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Colonial Heights city County
Chester, VA
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 $88,455 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,983. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% 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 $384,869. 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.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,897/100K.
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 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.