Chester, PA
Living in Chester
Bikeability80
Walkability90
Commute65
Public Transit82
Affordability95
Public Safety35
Airports51
Hospitals26
Colleges97
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation-482 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black68%
Caucasian17%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate47%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$5.6k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office20%
Service34%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation14%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value+$5.5k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$726Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached64%
1 unit, detached9%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Delaware County43
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Delaware County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (83%)(15%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump14%
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
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, PA
Faith Temple Christian School
0 miles, W
Frederick Douglass Christian School
1 miles, SW
Center for Self Development
1 miles, SW
Drexel Neumann Academy
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, PA
Crozer Chester Medical Center
1 miles, N
Riddle Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NW
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
7 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
50 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
56 miles, N