Chester City, PA

Living in Chester City

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 90
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 82
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 97
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Schools 1
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Residents

34k Population -482 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age
12% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black68%
Caucasian17%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate47%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$5.6k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office20%
Service34%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation14%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value +$5.5k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$726 Median Monthly Rent +$116 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached64%
1 unit, detached9%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chester City

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Delaware County43

Property Crime in Chester City

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Delaware County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (83%)(15%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 6
Feb 35 3 6
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester City

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chester City, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Chester City, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Chester City, PA

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Widener University
1 miles, NE
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Neumann University
4 miles, NW
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Swarthmore College
4 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chester City, PA

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Airports

Airports near Chester City, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, NE
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