Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Valkyrie Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Valkyrie Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Meadowblues
Coffee Shop
Brick Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) C-
Elite Cinema 6
Cinema
Colonial Lanes
Bowling Alley
Legoland New York
Theme Park
Rogue Riders
Attraction
Brick Party
Attraction
LEGO Rebuild The World
Attraction
Lego Big Shop
Attraction
Stepping Tones
Attraction
LEGO Dots
Attraction
Lego Factory Adventure Ride
Attraction
Driving School
Attraction
Jay's Gravity Force Trainer
Attraction
Ninja Training Camp
Attraction
Ninjago The Ride
Attraction
Coast Guard Academy
Attraction
Junior Driving School
Attraction
Merlin's Flying Machines
Attraction
LEGOLAND Theater
Attraction
Dragon's Apprentice
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
Museum
Food and Drink (9) D-
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Chester Ice Cream
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Discount Beer
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
American House
Sweets
The Meltdown Food Cart
Fast Food
Everything Tacos
Fast Food
What's Poppin Food Cart
Fast Food
Top Of The Block
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Showtime Snacks
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Sweets
Trailside Treats Creamery
Sweets
Beer World
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Whispering Hills HOA Clubhouse 2
Gym
Planned Parenthood
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Orange County Bagel
Bakery
Rositas Fruits and Vegetables
Grocery Store
Parks (5) B
Carpenter Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Chester Commons Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Goosepond Mountain State Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Knapp's View
Park
Goshen Recreation Center And Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Good Time Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Triangle Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Salesian Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Chester Greenery and Gifts
Florist
Verizon
Electronics
Sonder Vintage
Clothing
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Bicycle
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Nick's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 16.4% take public transportation in Chester.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
16.4% A-
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Chester is 105/100 - which is 10% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

Chester crime rates are 1,237 per 100k, which is 43% lower than New York
Property Crime
990 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
247 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Chester is $72,431 - which is 19% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$72,431 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Chester Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Ambulance Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
Chester Police Department
Police
Goshen Day Treatment Center
Clinic
Sugar Loaf Fire Department
Fire Station
Cataract Engine & Hose
Fire Station
Bon Secours Charity Health
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Chester home prices are $198,600 - which is 31% lower than New York
Home Price
$198,600 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
-3% C-
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C

The Chester graduation rate is 90% - which is 9% higher than New York
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Chester Academy-Middle/High School
Chester Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Chester Academy-Middle/High School
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ratings A+

Chester has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Carpenter Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Chester Commons Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Goosepond Mountain State Park

      Entertainment

      Elite Cinema 6
      Colonial Lanes
      Legoland New York
      Rogue Riders
      Brick Party
      LEGO Rebuild The World
      Lego Big Shop
      Stepping Tones

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Chester Ice Cream
      McDonald's
      Discount Beer
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chester? Of all people who commute, 16.4% take public transportation in Chester.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chester? The cost of living in Chester is 105/100 - which is 10% lower than New York.
      Chester
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chester? Chester crime rates are 1,237, which are 43% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,237 per 100k people

      47% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 81

      47% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $72,431 which is 19% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $72,43131% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,22825% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% 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

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Chester home prices? Chester home prices are $198,600 - which is 31% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $198,6008% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,30538% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Chester have good schools? The Chester graduation rate is 90% - which is 9% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Chester a good place to live? Chester has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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