Chester, MA
Living in Chester
Bikeability12
Walkability42
Commute44
Public Transit14
Affordability66
Public Safety79
Airports28
Hospitals40
Colleges79
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Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
787Population+167 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate45%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office32%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$176kMedian Home Value+$1.9k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$736Median Monthly Rent+$169 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier71%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K50%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K14%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene67%
LP gas15%
Utility gas1%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65
Property Crime in Chester
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 | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding89
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, MA
St Mary's School
14 miles, W
White Oak School
14 miles, SE
The Montessori School of the Berkshires
14 miles, W
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
15 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, MA
Westfield State University
14 miles, SE
Smith College
18 miles, E
Mount Holyoke College
21 miles, E
College of Our Lady of the Elms
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, MA
Baystate Noble Hospital
16 miles, SE
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
17 miles, E
Berkshire Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Holyoke Medical Center
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Chester, MA
Bradley International Airport
28 miles, SE
Albany International Airport
53 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
56 miles, E
Tweed-New Haven Airport
70 miles, S