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What to Do in Chester, VA User Rating 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Chester is an historic town with fun activities for kids and adults alike. If you'll be visiting the city soon, or live in Chester and want to plan a fun trip for your loved ones and friends, here are some attractions to consider.

Henricus Historical Park allows you to take a w ...Read More alk while you enjoy the benefits of nature and get a feel for how Chester was in centuries past. You can also visit Pocahontas State Park to see some of the beautiful creatures that live in the forest and lake areas of the city.

Ironbridge Sports Bar is another popular spot where you can enjoy a casual meal with friends while watching your favorite sports game. You can also do some shopping at The Lazy Daisy for specialty gifts and items that you won't find anywhere else. Or, you can take the kids to Off the Wall, an indoor entertainment center that creates hours of fun for kids of all ages. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kiwanis Park
      Village Green
      Lowe's Athletic Complex
      Chester Linear Park
      Goyne Park
      Stoney Glen Playground
      Battery Dantzler Park
      Battery Dantzler Park

      Entertainment

      Cinema Cafe
      Cultural Center of India

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Domino's
      Five Guys
      Central Park Deli
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Bojangles'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chester? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Chester.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chester? The cost of living in Chester is 109/100 - which is equal to Virginia.
      Chester
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chester? Chester crime rates are 2,025, which are 7% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,025 per 100k people

      11% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50  

      11% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $73,800 which is 12% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $73,80033% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,80320% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% 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

      Kroger Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Chester home prices? Chester home prices are $233,700 - which is 6% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $233,70027% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22629% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      14% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Chester have good schools? The Chester graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Chester a good place to live? Chester has an overall rating of 58% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      10 total surveys

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