As of 2012, Chester's population is 20,987 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 19.58 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Chester is $192,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.70 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Chester's cost of living is 9.20% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Chester public schools spend $4,764 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Chester. --------------------The unemployment rate in Chester is 5.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Chester jobs have Decreased by 0.05 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Chester's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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