Chester, VT

Living in Chester

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 80
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 34
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Schools 85
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Residents

864 Population -149 (2010–19)
57  y Median Age +11 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years60%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Caucasian100%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate35%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone49%

Economy

- Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +27% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +22% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government24%
Private sector48%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts69%
Sales and office6%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$210k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$600 Median Monthly Rent -$61 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier77%

Home Value

$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$750K to $999K14%

House Heating Type

Fuel oil, kerosene73%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood17%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chester

United States45
Vermont20
Windsor County12

Property Crime in Chester

United States48
Vermont20
Windsor County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 3 19
Feb 22 3 16
Mar 31 4 13
Apr 44 4 4
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 5 0
Nov 37 4 4
Dec 25 4 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester

Inland Flooding44
Tornado5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chester, VT

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Chester, VT

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Compass School
13 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Chester, VT

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Keene State College
29 miles, SE
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Marlboro College
31 miles, S
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College of St Joseph
31 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chester, VT

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Mt Ascutney Hospital
18 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Chester, VT

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Manchester Airport
63 miles, E
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