As of 2012, Chester's population is 4,768 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 25.84 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Chester is $197,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.02 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Chester's cost of living is 36.20% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Chester public schools spend $7,099 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.3 students per teacher in Chester. --------------------The unemployment rate in Chester is 4.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Chester jobs have Increased by 0.30 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 36 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
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