Chester, NJ
1 neighborhoods · 8,138 residents · New Jersey
B+
78/100
100
Safety Score
100
Affordability
$209K
Median Income
$738K
Median Home Value
Is Chester, NJ a Good Place to Live?
Chester receives an overall livability grade of B+ (78/100), placing it among the better areas in New Jersey. Safety scores A+ (100/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (100/100) with a median household income of $208,750 and median home values around $738,100.
About 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 10.2%. 92% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 45.
$1,674
Median Rent/mo
70%
College Educated
10.2%
Unemployment
92%
Owner-Occupied
45
Median Age
8,138
Population
1
Zip Codes
Morris
County
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Neighborhoods in Chester
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07930Morris Co. | 78 B+ | 100 | 100 | $209K | $738K | 8,138 |
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.