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Cost of living in Chester summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chester. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chester is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chester is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Chester is $390,093.
The median income in Chester is $95,104.
Chester's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chester | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 126 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chester, VA Weather
The average high in Chester is 69.5° and the average low is 46.2°.
There are 76.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.5 inches of precipitation each year with 7.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chester Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chester
The current population in Chester is 24,474. The population has increased 22.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,474 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 23,519 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 23,068 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 22,512 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 22,098 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 22,032 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 22,144 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 21,957 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 22,564 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 21,927 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 21,355 | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 20,606 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 20,398 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 19,806 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 19,918 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chester
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Chester is:
54.6% White with 13,356 White residents.
22.3% African American with 5,459 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 365 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 82 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 156 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 1,040 Two Or More residents.
16.4% Hispanic with 4,016 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.6% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.3% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chester
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Chester is 50.3% female with 12,300 female residents.
Chester is 49.7% male with 12,174 male residents.
| Gender | Chester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chester for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Chester completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Chester completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Chester completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Chester completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Chester completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Chester completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Chester completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Chester completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Chester completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chester, Virginia
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4.7% of households in Chester earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Chester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Chester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.9% of households in Chester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Chester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in Chester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Chester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.1% of households in Chester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.6% of households in Chester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.2% of households in Chester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.6% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.2% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
