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Chester Area Facts

  • Chester has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chester crime rates are 63% lower than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Chester is 3% higher than the West Virginia 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

      Broadway Wharf Park
      Moore Street Playground
      Columbian Park
      Thompson Park
      Thompson Park
      Laurel Hollow Park
      Clarke Athletic Field

      Entertainment

      East Liverpool Museum of Ceramics
      East Liverpool Firefighting Museum
      East Liverpool High School Auditorium
      Tri-State Black Museum
      Hilltop Drive-In Theater
      Tri-State Lanes

      Food & Drink

      ELHS Cheerleaders Concession Stand
      ELHS Band Boosters Concession Stand
      Subway
      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chester? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Chester.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chester? The cost of living in Chester is 88/100 - which is 3% higher than West Virginia.
      Chester
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chester? Chester crime rates are 543, which are 63% lower than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      543 per 100k people

      76% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 185  

      76% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $47,993 which is 13% higher than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $47,99313% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,3355% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% 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 $99,200 - which is 8% lower than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $99,20046% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $61335% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Chester have good schools? The Chester graduation rate is 87% - which is 10% higher than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

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