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Chester, PA
B
Population: 32,819
Home Price: $71,300
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Overview
Chester is a small city in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 32,819. 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 City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.2 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, PA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Per Capita Income
$19,568
$32,862
$32,693
Median Household Income
$35,751
$65,512
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
15.8%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
23.4%
7.8%
10.5%
Age
Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Age
32.5
43.2
42.3
Gender
Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Male
49.7%
49.5%
49.8%
Female
50.3%
50.5%
50.2%
Race
Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
White
17.6%
90.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
71.9%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.8%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.5%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.9%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Home Price
$71,300
$158,815
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$808
$748
$801
Family Households
16.5%
16.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
52.3%
52.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
36.8%
72.7%
72.9%
Renters
63.2%
27.3%
27.1%
Education
Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.4%
6.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
48.4%
48.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
16.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.9%
9.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
10.5%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Mathematics
10.0%
51.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
27.1%
66.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Murder
53.1
2.2
3.0
Rape
85.5
18.0
38.0
Robbery
418.8
28.7
40.7
Assault
825.8
152.4
188.5
Property Crime
Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Burglary
749.2
127.5
336.1
Theft
1760.8
780.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
495.5
52.2
167.1
Arson
50.1
5.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Chester, PA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
fast food
beer
food wine
fried food
american cuisine
mexican food
italian
craft beer
deep fried
cooking
delicious
wine
ice cream
authentic
delicious cocktails
restaurant
craft cocktails
brisket
cheese
philly #doop #flyeaglesfly #usmnt
philly sports
philadelphia sports
lukewarm philly
sports teams
youth sports
sports analyst
sports entertainment
chicago sports
avid sports
pittsburgh sports
widener university alum
haverford school
college football
strath haven high school
near philadelphia wyear
football
music rbsoul
nfl
video games
inspired by
home decor
electronic music
many mediums
photography
fine arts
arts education
special collections
multidisciplinary artist
natural history
graphic design
nature
nsfw art
pixel art
creative
comics
graphics design
collections
childrens books
architecture
spending time
spare time
philadelphia eagles
video games
health fitness
tv shows
baseball cards
playing guitar
photography
travel photography
books
fitness
jeeps
fashion photography
anime
road trips
memes
comics
gaming
pokemon
sports
exton pa
lukewarm philly
sports entertainment
local news
digital media
music rbsoul
family friendly
business finance
nba nfl
tv
marketing
talk radio
tv shows
mlb nfl
nfl mlb
radio host
digital marketing
nfl rbsoul
photography
sports
greater philadelphia
family friendly
summer
hot tub
photography
software geek
travel photography
space
beach
nature
warm weather
arts
air conditioning
fly fishing
clean air
outdoor activity
winter
hiking
backyard
new arrivals
home depot
home decor
black friday
poshmark
car wash
free shipping
record store
shopping center
farmers market
gift shop
self checkout
collections
gift cards
retail
outlet
restaurant
dollar store
gas station
auto parts
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