Here's what it costs to live in Chester, Pennsylvania, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, while the typical home is valued around $83,100. Households earn a median of $41,342 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$41,342
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,091
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$83,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
33,619
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,336
Per month
Avg Home Value
$251,225
Census ACS
January Avg
34°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
248
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.5
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.3%
What is the cost of living index for Chester?
The cost of living index for Chester is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Chester?
The median gross rent in Chester is $1,091 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Chester?
The median household income in Chester is $41,342 per year.
What is the median home value in Chester?
The median home value in Chester is $83,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Chester?
Air quality data for Chester is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Chester?
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
