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Chester, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County
Chester, VT
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 $67,782 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,879. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $245,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,485. Median rent is $938/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 530/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.