Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Entertainment (5) F
Food and Drink (3) F
Fitness (3) F
Groceries (3) F
Parks (14) F
Shops (5) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Chester.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Chester is 89/100 - which is 3% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C+

Chester crime rates are 3,251 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,313 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
938 crimes per 100k C
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employment D-

The median income in Chester is $68,364 - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$68,364 F
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Chester home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools F

The Chester graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
78% D
Elementary Schools (4) F
High Schools (1) F
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ratings N/A

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Chester, NS Area Guide

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Chester Area Facts

  • Chester has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Chester crime rates are 23% lower than the Nova Scotia average
  • Cost of living in Chester is 3% lower than the Nova Scotia average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chester? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chester? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Chester.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chester? The cost of living in Chester is 89/100 - which is 3% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Chester
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Nova Scotia
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chester? Chester crime rates are 3,251, which are 23% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      3,251 per 100k people

      23% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      23% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $68,364 which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $68,36417% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      52%19% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Chester a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Chester home prices? Chester home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      23% higher than the CDN average

      F Chester Schools

      Does Chester have good schools? The Chester graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      19%

      25% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Chester a good place to live? Chester has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total surveys

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