Chester, WV

Chester is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,302. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

2,302 Population 2,302/sq mi density

$63,750 Median Income $34,479 per capita

$110,600 Home Value $113,330 Zillow

$686 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

79 Violent Crime/100K 629 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$63,750 median income, 6.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$110,600 home value, $686/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

79 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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

Name	Description
Ohio's Gateway	Marker can be reached from Walnut Street.
The Pottery Capital of America	Marker can be reached from Walnut Street.