Chester, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
1,529
Population Density
42
Labor Participaton
70.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.0%
Median Household Income
$76,250
Median Individual Income
$37,358
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$50,304

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$204,800
Median Gross Rent
$900
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,425
Housing Units
718
People who reside in Chester live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
86%
Apt, Condo, Other
14%
Analysis

Income

Households in Chester earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 26% higher per household.

Housing

Chester has a median house price of $204,800. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other areas. The cost of renting in Chester is 11% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 13%

Demographics

The median age in Chester is 40. The age of the general population in Chester is comparable with with the national average.

Chester ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population and has significantly less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Chester Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 204,800 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,425 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 900 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 18.5% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 17% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 42 885 93
Personal Comparison
Chester Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 76,250 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 37,358 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 50,304 60,923 46,881
Median Age 39.9 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 70.7% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 22.0% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Chester, MA
42
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Chester is comparable to that of a Remote Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics