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Chester, VA
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Population: 22,512
Home Price: $250,100
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Overview
Chester is a small city in the state of Virginia with a population of 22,512. 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:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
27.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
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, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Chester
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$34,539
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$78,673
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Chester
Virginia
United States
Median Age
38.4
42.8
42.3
Gender
Chester
Virginia
United States
Male
48.3%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
51.7%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Chester
Virginia
United States
White
61.3%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
24.9%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
4.9%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.3%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Chester
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$250,100
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,098
$1,085
$801
Family Households
50.1%
50.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.3%
29.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
71.0%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
29.0%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Chester
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.4%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
27.7%
27.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.9%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.6%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
21.8%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Chester
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
78.2%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
75.7%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Chester
Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
3.1
3.0
Rape
NA
36.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
29.3
40.7
Assault
NA
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Chester
Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
194.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
109.6
167.1
Arson
NA
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Chester, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
cooking
gravy
beer
craft beer
pizza
cravings
butter chicken
bourbon beer
olive garden
bread
cheese
salad
cheesecake
burger
bbq
sandwich
ingredients
establishments
restaurants
college football
football
college basketball
fantasy football
country music
ncaa
basketball
video games
little league
sports teams
baseball
teams
mls
sports entertainment
softball
nfl
lacrosse
beer league
hockey
nascar
fanart
drawing
nsfw art
photography
comms open
pixel art
sketching
motion designer
craft
library
fashion
crafts
pfp
creative
comic
animation
transdisciplinary
mural
immersive experience
drawings
geeky things
single dad
video games
reading writing
tabletop games
nerdy stuff
books
photography
youtuber
running biking
nascar
horror movies
side gig
gameplay videos
malefurry
anime
cycling
memes
gardening
iracing
sports
tv
sports entertainment
photography
arts
award winning
fashion
pro wrestling
marketing
creative
drama
lifestyle
studio
producer
hub
commentary
educational
networking
influencer
awardwinning
sports
summer
beach
winter
photography
running biking
arts
space
biking
lawn
swimming
nature
cycling
gardens
gardening
pool
facilities
aquarium
barefoot
beaches
spirit wear
online bookstore
online tire catalog
affordable prices
gas station
crafts
pharmacy
handmade
quilt shop
furniture
bookstore
amazon
personal shopper
krogers
kiosks
deals
retail
outlet
groceries
cvs
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