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Chester, CA
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Population: 2,242
Home Price: $209,900
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Overview
Chester is a small town in the state of California with a population of 2,242. Chester has a dry summer and wet winter climate. With a beach in close proximity you’ll find inspiration to go for walks, swims, or even picnics every day.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
12.8 minutes
Walkability:
(D) Fair
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Chester, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Chester
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$39,083
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$59,459
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Chester
California
United States
Median Age
58.0
42.6
42.3
Gender
Chester
California
United States
Male
49.0%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
51.0%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Chester
California
United States
White
95.4%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
1.8%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.1%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Chester
California
United States
Median Home Price
$209,900
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$622
$1,406
$801
Family Households
51.8%
51.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.5%
32.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
72.5%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
27.5%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Chester
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.8%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
25.7%
25.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
42.4%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
3.6%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.1%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Chester
California
United States
Mathematics
37.0%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
52.0%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Chester
California
United States
Murder
NA
3.1
3.0
Rape
NA
35.7
38.0
Robbery
NA
161.8
40.7
Assault
NA
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Chester
California
United States
Burglary
NA
837.2
336.1
Theft
NA
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
588.1
167.1
Arson
NA
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Chester, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
grilling
cheese
pizza
snacks
tamales
cheeseburgers
fare
biscuits
beer
maple syrup
gravy
vegan
mcdonalds
sandwich
meal
delicious
cooking
nfl
mls
teams
outdoors
wrestling
football
nft
nfts
comics
nature
creative
composition
fashion
drawings
library
collection
#nfts
spare time
books
minitrucks
memes
comics
fishing
toys
woodworking
scifi
fulltime
collector
outdoors
tv
radio host
comedy
drama
creative
fashion
films
hollywood
corporate
sports
lawn
winter
ski
gardening supplies
space
mountain
summer
clean air
nature
campgrounds
outdoor adventure
fishing
cabins
rec
outdoor adventures
yearround
beaches
green meadows
gardens
cabin
browse our selection
shop local
thrift store
grocery store
supplies
hipster coffee
sporting goods
aisles
online shopping
holiday shopping
instore
shopping spree
gardening supplies
lowes
purc
stocking stuffers
toys
browsing
goodwill
stocked
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