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Chester, MA
Massachusetts · Hampshire County · Amherst Town-Northampton Metro
Chester is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 692. Residents earn $86,042 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
692
Population
494/sq mi density
$86,042
Median Income
$29,152 per capita
$203,300
Home Value
$285,845 Zillow
$1,095
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
1,289 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,042 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,300 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K (45% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Chester
Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
1
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Haunted Places Near Chester, MA
1 reported haunted locations found near Chester, MA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Becket Quarry | Over 200 people died there in the early 1900s when it was being built. Sensation of being watched and feelings of someone brushing up against you have been felt. Flashlights will go dead and then will work again once you’re at the bottom. One person reported being chased out of there by a ghost. |