Chester, VA

Living in Chester

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 7
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 53
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 73
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Schools 95
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Residents

22k Population +2.1k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black22%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$222k Median Home Value +$4.7k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$219 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chester

United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Chesterfield County16

Property Crime in Chester

United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Chesterfield County39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 3 3
Feb 41 3 3
Mar 48 4 1
Apr 57 3 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 74 3 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 4 0
Dec 40 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chester, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chester, VA

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chester, VA

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Airports

Airports near Chester, VA

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