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Chester
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Chester

    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      D minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Chester is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 32,819. Chester is in Delaware County. Living in Chester offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Chester there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Chester and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Chester...
    Population
    32,819
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $71,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $929
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      63%
    • Own
      37%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      825.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      53.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      85.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      418.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      749.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,760.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      495.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      48%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
    More About Chester Residents

    Working in Chester

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $35,751
    National
    $69,021
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