Chester Township, MI

Living in Chester Township

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 13
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 36
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Schools 34
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Residents

1.8k Population +131 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$1.5k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$444 Median Monthly Rent -$96 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas47%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood24%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chester Township

United States45
Michigan58
Lansing Metro Area53
Eaton County55

Property Crime in Chester Township

United States48
Michigan43
Lansing Metro Area39
Eaton County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 16
Feb 25 2 11
Mar 34 2 6
Apr 47 3 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 3 0
Aug 69 3 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 39 3 3
Dec 28 2 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chester Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chester Township, MI

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Walnut Corner School
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Chester Township, MI

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Olivet College
13 miles, S
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Albion College
28 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chester Township, MI

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Airports

Airports near Chester Township, MI

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