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Population:20,775
Pop. Change:16%
State: Virginia
Metro Area: Richmond Metro Area
County: Chesterfield County
City:Chester
Zip Code:23831, 23836, ... 2 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Chester, Virginia

As of 2011, Chester's population is 20,775 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.02 percent.

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The median home cost in Chester is $212,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.42 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Chester's cost of living is 8.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Chester public schools spend $4,796 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Chester.

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The unemployment rate in Chester is 6.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Chester jobs have Decreased by 0.33 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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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