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Overview
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Population:36,834
Pop. Change:0%
State: Pennsylvania
Metro Area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area
County: Delaware County
City:Chester
Zip Code:19013, 19016, ... 2 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Chester, Pennsylvania

As of 2011, Chester's population is 36,834 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.14 percent.

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The median home cost in Chester is $74,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Chester's cost of living is 2.10% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Chester public schools spend $8,036 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 20.1 students per teacher in Chester.

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The unemployment rate in Chester is 11.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Chester jobs have Decreased by 0.21 percent.

Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Chester's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • 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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