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    Chester borough

    New Jersey

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    Chester borough, New Jersey at a Glance

    Chester borough is a city in New Jersey with a population of approximately 1,480. The median home value is $614,700 and the median household income is $142,857.. The violent crime rate is 0.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92% below the national average.. Median rent is $1,508 per month. Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA, Walk Score, and FEMA.

    Median Home Value

    $614,700

    Median Income

    $142,857

    Population

    1,480

    Walk Score

    N/A

    Air Quality

    N/A

    Climate Risk

    N/A

    Kurby ScoreLimited Data
    81
    A

    Excellent

    Affordability71/100
    Safety95/100
    Economy80/100
    Walkability & Transit: UnavailableEducation: UnavailableEnvironment: Unavailable

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    Demographics
    Population
    1,480
    Median Age
    N/A
    Median Household Income
    $142,857

    92% above nat'l avg

    Bachelor's Degree+
    N/A
    Poverty Rate
    6.4%

    48% below nat'l avg

    Housing
    Median Home Value
    $614,700

    118% above nat'l avg

    Median Rent
    $1,508

    30% above nat'l avg

    Homeownership Rate
    74.2%

    13% above nat'l avg

    Affordability Index
    N/A
    Safety
    Violent Crime Rate
    0.3 per 1K

    92% below nat'l avg

    Property Crime Rate
    11.0 per 1K

    42% below nat'l avg

    Livability
    Walk Score
    N/A
    Transit Score
    N/A
    Bike Score
    N/A

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    Air Quality
    AQI
    N/A
    Category
    N/A
    Climate Risk
    Overall Risk
    N/A
    Risk Score
    N/A
    Noise Levels
    Overall
    N/A
    Road Traffic
    N/A
    Aviation
    N/A
    Rail
    N/A
    Utility Costs
    Electricity Rate
    N/A
    Est. Monthly Electric
    N/A
    Employment
    Unemployment Rate
    2.9%

    22% below nat'l avg

    Poverty Rate
    6.4%

    48% below nat'l avg

    Political Landscape

    Political Leaning
    Leans Democratic
    DemocratRepublican

    ↗ Trending more Republican

    Based on Middlesex County county-level presidential election data

    Presidential Election Results

    Culture & Things to Do in Chester borough

    Attractions & Landmarks
    🌳Black River Wildlife Management Area(park)
    🌺Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center(garden)
    📜Chester Historic District(historic)
    📜The Chester Meeting House(historic)
    Local Events & Festivals

    Chester Fall Craft Fair

    Annual craft fair held in the fall.

    Chester Holiday Walk

    Annual holiday event with shopping, activities, and a tree lighting.

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