Chester, MD
Living in Chester
Bikeability35
Walkability34
Commute7
Public Transit48
Affordability32
Public Safety77
Airports100
Hospitals47
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.7kPopulation+516 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$88kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office24%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation4%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$335kMedian Home Value-$9.6k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$427 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached55%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas9%
Utility gas5%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Queen Anne's County15
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Queen Anne's County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, MD
Naval Academy Primary School
9 miles, W
St Margaret's Day School
10 miles, NW
The Harbour School at Annapolis
10 miles, NW
St Annes School of Annapolis
11 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, MD
United States Naval Academy
11 miles, W
St John's College
11 miles, W
Washington College
21 miles, NE
Bowie State University
26 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, MD
Anne Arundel Medical Center
14 miles, W
Umd Shore Medical Center at Easton
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Chester, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
41 miles, W
Washington Dulles International Airport
63 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
84 miles, NE