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Chester

Peaceful and quiet environment.
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Welcome to Chester

In the fantastic area of Chester you’ll be in good company with around 5,288 residents with around 74% of those homeowners. With an average age of 51, the residents of Chester are fairly quiet and laid back, with many of them just about reaching retirement, or already retired. Many have downsized and picked Chester as their new home thanks to its peaceful and quiet environment. Over the past 30 days roughly 10 homes have been sold with an average sold price of 541,482. That is a decrease of $278,642 from the previous period.

Overview for Chester, MD

5,905 people live in Chester, where the median age is 46.3 and the average individual income is $63,189. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,905

Total Population

46.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$63,189

Average individual Income

Around Chester, MD

There's plenty to do around Chester, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

2
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including C Legg's Seafood, Strongs Bay Seafood, and Papa Johns Pizza.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.37 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining 0.48 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.71 miles 10 reviews 1.9/5 stars
Dining 0.71 miles 8 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Dining 0.71 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.71 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Chester, MD

Chester has 2,441 households, with an average household size of 2.41. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chester do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,905 people call Chester home. The population density is 636 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,905

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

46.3 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,441

Total Households

2.41

Average Household Size

$63,189

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Chester, MD

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Chester. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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School rating
Chester

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