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Schertz, TX vs Chester, VA

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Are people in Chester older or younger than people in Schertz?
- The Median Age in Chester is 0.6 years younger than in Schertz.

Are housing costs cheaper in Chester or Schertz?
- Chester housing costs are 1.0% less expensive than Schertz housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Chester or Schertz?
- The average commute for residents of Chester is 4.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Schertz.

Things to do in Schertz?
Schertz, Texas is located in Bexar County providing tourists plenty of activities from visiting Pickrell Park or exploring Cibolo Nature Center to golfing at The Bandit Golf Club plus food spots including Casbeers Café and Cantina.

Things to do in Chester?
Chester is an historic city located on the south bank of the James River near Richmond, Virginia. It has a rich history spanning centuries that includes both the Civil War and Revolutionary War eras. The city offers all sorts of attractions such as parks and museums where visitors can learn about its past or take part in outdoor recreation opportunities. There are also many delicious restaurants to enjoy while visiting Chester.

 Schertz, TXChester, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,512329,725,481
 Median Income$87,492  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Schertz    4 Reviews

I have only lived in Schertz Two years but im beyond ready to leave this area as soon as my kid graduates. Ill just start by saying that there are NO jobs in the  More

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Over 11 years ago

Agree with you completely Tammy. Ready to move out. But we've been here 14 years, including a 2 year overseas stay. The previous mayor,(Baldwin) turned was a charming  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved here from Nashville 15 years ago. Some of the things I like are the mild winters, diversity (but that is changing, good prices on housing, no taxes on food,  More

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Reviews for Chester    6 Reviews

I just recently discovered a little suburb of Richmond, called Chester. Yes, it is small and not much going on in that area - but if you want a peaceful area to live -  More

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I grew up in Chester and it really isn't a bad place to live if you like living in a very populated area. It has great schools, low crime, easy access to both Richmond  More

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Chester, because of its location midway between Richmond, VA and Petersburg, VA, was once just a train station. With residential growth in affluent Chesterfield County  More

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