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Chester, NJ
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Population: 1,591
Home Price: $498,300
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Overview
Chester is a small town in the state of New Jersey with a population of 1,591. Chester has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
29.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Chester, NJ
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Chester
New Jersey
United States
Per Capita Income
$63,084
$49,878
$32,693
Median Household Income
$126,806
$103,503
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
5.1%
10.5%
Age
Chester
New Jersey
United States
Median Age
45.1
44.2
42.3
Gender
Chester
New Jersey
United States
Male
51.4%
48.7%
49.8%
Female
48.6%
51.3%
50.2%
Race
Chester
New Jersey
United States
White
88.6%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.0%
6.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.3%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
7.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.1%
3.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.0%
5.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Chester
New Jersey
United States
Median Home Price
$498,300
$395,383
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,500
$1,444
$801
Family Households
62.5%
62.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
26.2%
26.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
75.5%
73.8%
72.9%
Renters
24.5%
26.2%
27.1%
Education
Chester
New Jersey
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.1%
4.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
22.3%
22.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
16.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.3%
7.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
34.7%
26.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Chester
New Jersey
United States
Mathematics
69.7%
50.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
77.7%
60.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Chester
New Jersey
United States
Murder
0.0
1.5
3.0
Rape
0.0
11.2
38.0
Robbery
0.0
32.0
40.7
Assault
0.0
84.2
188.5
Property Crime
Chester
New Jersey
United States
Burglary
61.2
192.5
336.1
Theft
733.9
1502.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
89.1
167.1
Arson
0.0
3.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Chester, NJ
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
an environmentally
happy hour
chinese food
comfort food
restaurant
culinary
pizza
beer
delicious
italian
gmofree
grilled chicken
craft beer
baking
beverages
ice cream
foodstuffs
tasty
skincare
cigars
lacrosse
football
basketball
baseball
hs football
girlslax
college football
soccer
country music
fantasy football
chicago sports
hockey player
softball
minnesota sports
cleveland sports
ncaa
hockey
major league
footballbasketballbaseball
classic rock
nft
library
collection
nfts
creative
creative writing
visual arts
artist curator
gallerist
nature
photography
creation
visual
designs
performing arts
renaissance
crafts
craft
drawing
artists
spending time
philadelphia eagles
outdoors
books
memorabilia
fitness
nonsport
photography
motorcycles
cigars
computers
fishing
njdevils
junk
hiking
ttrpgs
comics
collector
collectibles
niche
sports
family friendly
digital media
marketing
classic rock
pop culture
hub
outdoor
creative
government politics
arts
educational
executive producer
photography
advertising
tv
podcasts
performing arts
celebrity
comedy
sports
family friendly
space
summer
winter
warm weather
outdoor living
rock climbing
arts
pet friendly
playgroups
mountain
pool
stateofthe art
ski
nature
photography
rec
backyard
beaches
auction closes
shoppe
amazon
yard sale
order online
restaurant
coffee shop
clothing
upholstery
nonsport
tasting room
auctions
packages
deals
furniture
brands
advertising
designs
pantry
crafts
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