As of 2012, Chester's population is 4,167 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 18.80 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Chester is $255,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.69 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Chester's cost of living is 23.00% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Chester public schools spend $5,570 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.1 students per teacher in Chester. --------------------The unemployment rate in Chester is 6.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Chester jobs have Increased by 2.22 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 39 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Chester's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |