Chester, VA
Living in Chester
Bikeability4
Walkability7
Commute57
Public Transit4
Affordability53
Public Safety83
Airports32
Hospitals52
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black22%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$222kMedian Home Value+$4.7k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$219 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester
United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Chesterfield County16
Property Crime in Chester
United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Chesterfield County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester, VA
Primrose at Ironbridge Corner
3 miles, W
Goddard School-Rivers Bend
4 miles, E
The Goddard School
4 miles, W
Life Christian Academy
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Chester, VA
Virginia State University
8 miles, S
Virginia Commonwealth University
14 miles, N
Virginia Union University
15 miles, N
University of Richmond
17 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester, VA
John Randolph Medical Center
8 miles, E
Hiram W Davis Medical Center
10 miles, S
Poplar Springs Hospital
12 miles, S
Southside Regional Medical Center
12 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chester, VA
Richmond International Airport
12 miles, NE
Norfolk International Airport
75 miles, SE
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
78 miles, NW