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Chester, MA
B
Population: 804
Home Price: $173,700
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Overview
Chester is a village in the state of Massachusetts with a population of 804. Chester has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
30.5 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Chester, MA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Chester
Massachusetts
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,338
$49,744
$32,693
Median Household Income
$75,144
$92,545
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
5.2%
10.5%
Age
Chester
Massachusetts
United States
Median Age
42.0
45.7
42.3
Gender
Chester
Massachusetts
United States
Male
42.8%
48.0%
49.8%
Female
57.2%
52.0%
50.2%
Race
Chester
Massachusetts
United States
White
98.1%
85.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.6%
3.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
3.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.2%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Chester
Massachusetts
United States
Median Home Price
$173,700
$456,285
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$790
$1,206
$801
Family Households
57.3%
57.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
19.0%
19.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.3%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
38.7%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Chester
Massachusetts
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.0%
3.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
56.6%
56.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
16.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.1%
8.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
4.7%
24.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Chester
Massachusetts
United States
Mathematics
34.5%
52.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
54.5%
56.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Chester
Massachusetts
United States
Murder
NA
1.2
3.0
Rape
NA
33.2
38.0
Robbery
NA
26.9
40.7
Assault
NA
188.6
188.5
Property Crime
Chester
Massachusetts
United States
Burglary
NA
153.8
336.1
Theft
NA
716.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
60.6
167.1
Arson
NA
4.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Chester, MA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
tacos
delicious
veggies
beer
restaurant
cooking
cheese
nba
creative
painting
hiking
adventures
travel photography
outdoor
creative
ent
tv
keystone arch bridges
mountain
conservation
hiking
winter
travel photography
pool
space
home depot
tractor supply
mall
clothing
restaurant
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