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Chester, SC

South Carolina · Chester County · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro

Chester is a small city in South Carolina with a population of 5,241. Residents earn $41,231 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,241 Population 1,588/sq mi density
$41,231 Median Income $20,708 per capita
$106,400 Home Value $134,205 Zillow
$905 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,528 Violent Crime/100K 3,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,231 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,528 violent crimes/100K (302% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Historic Markers
2
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA's meteorite catalog
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Historic Markers Near Chester, SC

2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Chester, SC.

Name Description
Brainerd Institute Marker is at the intersection of Lancaster Street (State Highway 9) and Wilson Street, on the left when traveling east on Lancaster Street.
Chester County Courthouse Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 72) 0.1 miles west of Wylie Street, on the left when traveling east.
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