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Chester County
  • County in South Carolina
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Chester County

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C minus
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade B minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade C+
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade C+
    7. Weather
      grade B+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade C minus

    Chester County is located in South Carolina with a population of 32,273. In Chester County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Chester County and residents tend to lean conservative.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $104,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $736
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Chester County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      510.3
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      12.1
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      24.3
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      72.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      571
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      3,170.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      230.8
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      national  11%

    Working in Chester County

    Jobs
    grade C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,441
    National
    $69,021

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