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Living in Chester, VA

Ranks better than 73% of areas Follow

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Chester Area Facts

Chester has a Livability Score of 73_/100, which is considered excellent
Chester crime rates are 7% higher than the Virginia average
Cost of living in Chester is 1% lower than the Virginia average

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What do the locals think about Chester?

Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Chester Reviews

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What to Do in Chester, VA 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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Compare Chester, VA Livability

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 110/100 - which is 1% lower than Virginia.

10% more expensive than average

11% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

B- Crime

What is the crime rate in Chester? Chester crime rates are 1,911, which are 7% higher than Virginia

1,911 per 100k people

10% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

10% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A- Employment

What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $110,159 which is 13% higher than Virginia.

Median household income

$110,15935% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$53,05318% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

37% 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 $410,776 - which is 6% lower than Virginia

Median home value

$410,77626% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,87330% higher than the US average

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

3% higher than the US average

School test scores

60% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

11 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

10 total surveys