As of 2012, Chester County's population is 17,131 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.49 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Chester County is $63,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.21 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Chester County's cost of living is 14.70% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Chester County public schools spend $3,488 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 19.7 students per teacher in Chester County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Chester County is 8.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Chester County jobs have Decreased by 0.28 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Chester County'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 |