Chester Town, CT
Living in Chester Town
Bikeability
27
Walkability
47
Commute
42
Public Transit
35
Affordability
23
Public Safety
97
Airports
34
Hospitals
56
Colleges
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
89
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.2k
Population
+258 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
37%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate24%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$88k
Median Household Income
+$8k (2010–19)
98%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office16%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation2%
Walked4%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$349k
Median Home Value
+$23k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$211 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene64%
LP gas10%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Town
United States45
Connecticut25
Hartford Metro Area25
Middlesex County6
Property Crime in Chester Town
United States48
Connecticut28
Hartford Metro Area40
Middlesex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Town, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Town, CT
Montessori Circle of Friends
2 miles, SE
The Children's Tree Montessori School
9 miles, SE
Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt
9 miles, SE
The Country School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Town, CT
Wesleyan University
13 miles, NW
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
16 miles, NW
Connecticut College
20 miles, E
United States Coast Guard Academy
20 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Town, CT
Albert J Solnit Children's Center-South Campus
12 miles, NW
Connecticut Valley Hosp
12 miles, NW
Middlesex Hospital
13 miles, NW
Masonicare Health Center Hospital
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Chester Town, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
23 miles, SW
Bradley International Airport
38 miles, N
Long Island MacArthur Airport
53 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
59 miles, E