Chester, MD

Living in Chester

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 34
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Commute 7
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 100
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 87
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Schools 96
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Residents

4.7k Population +516 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office24%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation4%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$335k Median Home Value -$9.6k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$427 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached55%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M4%

House Heating Type

Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas9%
Utility gas5%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chester

United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Queen Anne's County15

Property Crime in Chester

United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Queen Anne's County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 5
Feb 38 3 4
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 55 3 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 49 4 1
Dec 39 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding18
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chester, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chester, MD

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Colleges

Colleges near Chester, MD

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St John's College
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Washington College
21 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chester, MD

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Airports

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