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Chester, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hancock County County
Chester, WV
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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,479. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 901 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chester is $110,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,330. Median rent is $686/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chester reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 629/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chester has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.