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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
A+
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
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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
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UFO Sightings Near Chester, MA
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Chester, MA.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Becket, MA | 2001 | Four eye witnesses observed three dish shaped crafts with lights near Becket, MA. |
| Otis (reservoir), MA | 1977 | 60-80 ft in diameter, disc shaped, flat on top, red and green lights underneath. |