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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Grove Street Park
      Highlands Ridge Park
      Black River Wildlife Management Area
      ladlpark

      Entertainment

      Chester Community Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Taylor's Ice Cream Parlor
      Wendy's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      The Corner Pub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chester? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Chester.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chester? The cost of living in Chester is 140/100 - which is 16% higher than New Jersey.
      Chester
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% 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 1,306, which are 25% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,306 per 100k people

      43% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77  

      43% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $105,938 which is 44% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $105,93891% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $54,19882% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% 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

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Excel Urgent Care of Chester

      B+ Housing

      What are Chester home prices? Chester home prices are $492,000 - which is 55% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $492,000166% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,45353% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Chester have good schools? The Chester graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      53% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      22% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Chester a good place to live? Chester has an overall rating of 78% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      6 total surveys

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