Chester, SC
Living in Chester
Bikeability8
Walkability14
Commute40
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety20
Airports63
Hospitals51
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.4kPopulation-344 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black63%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate36%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income-$1.8k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation37%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office16%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value-$7.6k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$463Median Monthly Rent+$99 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
South Carolina43
Charlotte Metro Area22
Chester County66
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
South Carolina52
Charlotte Metro Area27
Chester County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, SC
Hawthorne Christian Academy
2 miles, W
The Academy Christian School
11 miles, NE
Next Generation Child Development Center
16 miles, NE
Freedom Montessori School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, SC
Clinton College
17 miles, NE
Winthrop University
19 miles, NE
DeVry University-North Carolina
34 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
34 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, SC
Musc Health Chester Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Piedmont Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Union Medical Center
24 miles, W
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Chester, SC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
38 miles, NE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
53 miles, S
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
59 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
91 miles, NW