Chester, PA

Living in Chester

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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

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Delaware County43

Property Crime in Chester

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

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

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chester, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Chester, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Chester, 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, PA

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Airports

Airports near Chester, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, NE
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