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Pottstown, PA vs Chester, PA

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Are people in Chester older or younger than people in Pottstown?
- The Median Age in Chester is 2.9 years younger than in Pottstown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Chester or Pottstown?
- Chester housing costs are 69.1% less expensive than Pottstown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Chester or Pottstown?
- The average commute for residents of Chester is 3.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pottstown.

Things to do in Pottstown?
Pottstown, PA is a borough in Montgomery County situated along the Schuylkill River. It has a rich history as the former iron-making capital of Pennsylvania and is known for its many historical sites and buildings.

Things to do in Chester?
Chester PA sits within Delaware County right across the river from Philadelphia with many cultural attractions such as historical venues portraying life during Revolutionary War times plus numerous family friendly parks like Crozer Park along Route 291.

 Pottstown, PAChester, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,819329,725,481
 Median Income$52,722  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$297,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock14.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.79  Unlock26.38
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Over 11 years ago

EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A SMALL TOWN, THE TRANSPORTATION IS CONVENIENT FOR ALL MODES OR LINKS TO ALL AREAS OUTSIDE THE  More

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The people are the problem in Chester PA. Probably 97% of the poplulation abuses drugs. Many of the people that live there aide the drug dealers because they grew up  More

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25% of the population living below the poverty line, at times the drop out rate from the high school has been 50% (which explains why 25% of adults over 18 don't have a  More

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