Chester Town, MA
Living in Chester Town
Bikeability8
Walkability30
Commute16
Public Transit8
Affordability54
Public Safety79
Airports28
Hospitals40
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation+195 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate40%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office24%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$218kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$753Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas17%
Utility gas1%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65
Property Crime in Chester Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding85
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Town, MA
White Oak School
12 miles, SE
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
13 miles, NE
Westfield Christian Academy
13 miles, SE
The Williston Northampton School
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Town, MA
Westfield State University
12 miles, SE
Smith College
16 miles, E
Mount Holyoke College
18 miles, E
College of Our Lady of the Elms
19 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Town, MA
Baystate Noble Hospital
14 miles, SE
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
15 miles, E
Holyoke Medical Center
16 miles, E
Baystate Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Chester Town, MA
Bradley International Airport
26 miles, SE
Worcester Regional Airport
54 miles, E
Albany International Airport
55 miles, NW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
70 miles, S