Chester, MA
1 neighborhoods · 1,318 residents · Massachusetts
A
83/100
96
Safety Score
84
Affordability
$81K
Median Income
$263K
Median Home Value
Is Chester, MA a Good Place to Live?
Chester receives an overall livability grade of A (83/100), placing it among the better areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (96/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (84/100) with a median household income of $80,640 and median home values around $263,000.
About 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.2%. 81% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 47.
$993
Median Rent/mo
20.4%
College Educated
2.2%
Unemployment
81%
Owner-Occupied
47
Median Age
1,318
Population
1
Zip Codes
Hampden
County
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Neighborhoods in Chester
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01011Hampden Co. | 83 A | 96 | 84 | $81K | $263K | 1,318 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.