At a Glance
Median Income
$98,234
$49,861 per capita
Home Value
$285,000
Zillow: $391,168
Median Rent
$840/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.7% smoking rate
How Chesterland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chesterland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chesterland a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chesterland residents earn a median household income of $98,234 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,861. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,221 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chesterland is $285,000 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,168. Median rent is $840/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
37.2% of adults in Chesterland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chesterland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,862
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,234
Per Capita$49,861
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$6,128M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,000
Rent$840
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$391,168
Housing Units3,169
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,218 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Chesterland was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.