Chester, NJ
Living in Chester
Bikeability57
Walkability85
Commute42
Public Transit48
Affordability3
Public Safety98
Airports91
Hospitals37
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation+221 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate21%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$106kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more26%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office22%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation1%
Walked10%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$474kMedian Home Value-$100k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$715 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K19%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Morris County5
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Morris County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump46%
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
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding79
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, NJ
Westmont Montessori School
3 miles, SE
Gill St Bernard S School
4 miles, S
St Joseph School
5 miles, E
The Willow School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, NJ
Centenary University
8 miles, NW
Rabbinical College of America
10 miles, E
College of Saint Elizabeth
13 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Greystone Park Psych Hosp
10 miles, E
Morristown Medical Center
12 miles, E
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
28 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
36 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
43 miles, E