Chester City, PA
Living in Chester City
Bikeability
80
Walkability
90
Commute
65
Public Transit
82
Affordability
95
Public Safety
35
Airports
51
Hospitals
26
Colleges
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester City, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester City, PA
Faith Temple Christian School
0 miles, W
Frederick Douglass Christian School
1 miles, SW
Center for Self Development
1 miles, SW
Drexel Neumann Academy
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester City, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester City, PA
Crozer Chester Medical Center
1 miles, N
Riddle Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NW
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
8 miles, NE
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester City, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
7 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
50 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
56 miles, N