Chester, IL Housing


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Chester, IL is a great place to live when it comes to housing. The median value of a house in Chester is $99,600, which is significantly lower than the national median value of $338,100. Over the last year, appreciation for houses in Chester has been even higher than the national average, at 10.25%, compared to 8.27% nationally. This makes it an attractive prospect for investors looking for a good return on their investment in housing. In addition, with its picturesque setting and small-town charm, it's no wonder why people are looking to purchase property in Chester.

The median home cost in Chester is $99,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 42.4%. Home Appreciation in Chester is up 12.4%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Chester real estate is 59 years old
The Rental Market in Chester
- Renters make up 29.0% of the Chester population
- 1.8% of houses and apartments in Chester, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingChester, IllinoisUnited States
  2,381.0139,647,020.0
  5842
  $99,600$338,100
  12.4%16.6%
  34.8%57.0%
  42.4%101.1%
  $15.28$10.98
  $1,511$2,690
  57.3%57.4%
  16.1%11.2%
  26.5%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  1.8%1.9%
  1.4%0.4%
  2.4%0.7%
  3.2%0.4%
  0.4%3.6%
  6.9%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  2.9%2.6%
  2.8%2.4%
  11.7%2.8%
  14.1%3.9%
  19.7%4.5%
  26.9%11.3%
  11.3%13.0%
  9.5%20.1%
  0.1%13.6%
  0.0%8.3%
  0.5%9.7%
  0.0%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.6%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  9.5%13.6%
  9.5%13.6%
  10.0%13.6%
  6.4%13.2%
  14.2%14.8%
  10.0%13.6%
  12.8%10.0%
  9.2%4.7%
  24.2%12.2%
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