Chester Center 75 Excellent
Chester Center Livability #56 ranked city in Connecticut#3,926 ranked city in the USARanks better than 86% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Chester Center

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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      Chester Center transportation information

      Statistic Chester Center Connecticut National
      Average one way commute25min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work74.6%78.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.4%8.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.9%4.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.8%2.9%2.8%
      Working from home20.3%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Chester Center, CT data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).