Chester Center, CT
Living in Chester Center
Bikeability
42
Walkability
71
Commute
66
Public Transit
50
Affordability
16
Public Safety
97
Airports
31
Hospitals
56
Colleges
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
88
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.6k
Population
-52 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
43%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate22%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$89k
Median Household Income
+$6.5k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
25 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office10%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation3%
Walked7%
Worked at home20%
Housing
$356k
Median Home Value
+$42k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$247 (2010–19)
76%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier63%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene82%
LP gas1%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Center
United States45
Connecticut25
Hartford Metro Area25
Middlesex County6
Property Crime in Chester Center
United States48
Connecticut28
Hartford Metro Area40
Middlesex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 5 | 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 Center
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Center, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Center, CT
Montessori Circle of Friends
0 miles, SW
The Children's Tree Montessori School
8 miles, SE
Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt
8 miles, SE
St John School
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Center, CT
Wesleyan University
15 miles, NW
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
17 miles, NW
Connecticut College
18 miles, E
United States Coast Guard Academy
18 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Center, CT
Albert J Solnit Children's Center-South Campus
14 miles, NW
Connecticut Valley Hosp
14 miles, NW
Middlesex Hospital
15 miles, NW
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Chester Center, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
24 miles, SW
Bradley International Airport
39 miles, N
Long Island MacArthur Airport
54 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
57 miles, NE