Chester Township, NJ
Living in Chester Township
Bikeability51
Walkability33
Commute5
Public Transit63
Affordability1
Public Safety98
Airports91
Hospitals40
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.8kPopulation+25 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
75%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate10%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree35%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$168kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
45 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more42%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts65%
Sales and office19%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation7%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$645kMedian Home Value-$82k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent-$407 (2010–19)
91%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K41%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas10%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Township
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Morris County5
Property Crime in Chester Township
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Morris County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding81
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Township, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Township, NJ
Westmont Montessori School
2 miles, E
Gill St Bernard S School
3 miles, S
The Willow School
4 miles, S
The Cottage School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Township, NJ
Centenary University
9 miles, NW
Rabbinical College of America
10 miles, E
College of Saint Elizabeth
13 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Township, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Greystone Park Psych Hosp
10 miles, NE
Morristown Medical Center
12 miles, E
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester Township, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
28 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
35 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
43 miles, E