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Chester, NJ
Population1,796
Median Age41.6
Pop. Density1,066
Pop. Change9.85%
Married Population53.86%
Household Size2.63
Unemployment Rate7.20%
Median Home Cost$534,900
Homes Owned74.61%
Home Appreciation-1.20%
Percent Religious51.21%
Commute Time31.3

91.59% of people are white, 1.34% are black, 1.78% are asian, 0.00% are native american, and 5.29% claim 'Other'. 12.75% of the people in Chester, NJ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 87.25% are non-hispanic).


anonomus
Chester, NJ
Great Town!!! - 5/28/2006

Chester is amazing. I grew up here, and I am so grateful for that. Although now, the houses are getting quite expensive, they are gorgeous, and most are historic. The downtown of the borough is made up of all buildings from the 1800's. People here are so friendly, and the sunsets are gorgeous. The only downside is that 99% of the people here are Catholic, and they tend to make jokes about Jewish people in a hurtful way. Other then that, we have a great school system ("Getting an 'B' in Mendham is like getting an 'A' in al other high schools!") And its a fantastic place. I wouldn't dream of living anywhere else.[read more...]

Jennifer
Chester, NJ
quiet, small town to raise kids - 5/12/2006

small town, lots of open space for kids to play.... schools are just okay, good neighbor and newcomer organization...[read more...]