Chester, VT
Living in Chester
Bikeability35
Walkability80
Commute100
Public Transit36
Affordability93
Public Safety91
Airports17
Hospitals65
Colleges34
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Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
864Population-149 (2010–19)
57 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years60%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate35%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone49%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+27% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government24%
Private sector48%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts69%
Sales and office6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$210kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$600Median Monthly Rent-$61 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier77%
Home Value
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$750K to $999K14%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene73%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Vermont20
Windsor County12
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Vermont20
Windsor County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 3 | 19 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Inland Flooding44
Tornado5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, VT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, VT
Compass School
13 miles, SE
New England Classical Academy
14 miles, NE
Claremont Christian Academy
14 miles, NE
Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, VT
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, VT
Springfield Hospital
5 miles, E
Valley Regional Hospital
15 miles, NE
Grace Cottage Hospital
16 miles, S
Mt Ascutney Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester, VT
Manchester Airport
63 miles, E
Albany International Airport
71 miles, SW
Worcester Regional Airport
78 miles, SE
Burlington International Airport
88 miles, N