Chester, MA Area Guide

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Chester Area Facts

  • Chester has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chester crime rates are 46% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Chester is 22% lower than the Massachusetts average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chester? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Chester Factory Village Historic District
      School Street Park
      Hampden Street Park
      Riverside Park
      Becket Historic Quarry and Forest trailhead
      Chester Center Historic District

      Entertainment

      Chester Railway Museum
      Chester Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chester? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Chester.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chester? The cost of living in Chester is 104/100 - which is 22% lower than Massachusetts.
      Chester
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chester? Chester crime rates are 2,070, which are 46% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      2,070 per 100k people

      9% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      9% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1164%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $70,793 which is equal to Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $70,79328% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,70027% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chester a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Chester home prices? Chester home prices are $181,800 - which is 47% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $181,8002% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8966% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Chester have good schools? The Chester graduation rate is 91% - which is 4% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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