Chester Township, PA

Living in Chester Township

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Bikeability 78
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Walkability 62
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 100
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Schools 8
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Residents

4.1k Population -4 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black84%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate49%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income -$11k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -11% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office25%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation14%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$92k Median Home Value -$900 (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$732 Median Monthly Rent +$28 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached69%
1 unit, detached16%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196937%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chester Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Delaware County43

Property Crime in Chester Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Delaware County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 6
Feb 35 3 6
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chester Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chester Township, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Chester Township, PA

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Widener University
2 miles, E
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Neumann University
3 miles, NW
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Swarthmore College
4 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chester Township, PA

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Airports

Airports near Chester Township, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
43 miles, NE
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