Livability Score

75
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) B
Chester Fine Arts Center East
Theatre Arts
Nebula Gallery
Art Gallery
MJ Freed Performing Arts Theater
Theatre Arts
Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library
Museum
Alfred O. Deshong Park Museum
Museum
Subaru Park
Stadium
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
Stadium
Marcus Hook Plank House
Museum
The Barnstormers
Theatre Arts
Hedgerow Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (35) A+
Roger's Rainbow Room
Bar
Checkers
Fast Food
Harambee Cafe
Bar
King's Deli
Deli
Smiley's City Grille
Bar
Furillo's Sandwich Shop
Deli
Ginn's Restaurant & Bar
Bar
5th Street Hotel & Bar
Bar
May's Water Ice
Sweets
China Garden
Fast Food
Morianni's Hotel and Bar
Bar
Stacky's Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
New Chester Deli
Bar
Gold Room
Bar
Bennie's Tavern
Bar
Soul Street Lounge
Bar
Charlie B's Texas Bar-B-Que
Fast Food
Dan's Deli
Deli
Hoagies R Us
Deli
Madison Grille
Bar
Jack Sr. 501 Bar
Bar
Spanish American Bar
Bar
Kitchen 99
Bar
Crown Chicken
Fast Food
Big Var's Water Ice
Sweets
Fitness (7) A+
Saint Katherine Drexel Evangelization Center
Community Centre
Anna's Place
Community Centre
Must Fight Boxing Club
Gym
9th Street Community Center
Community Centre
Sanai Dior Ballroom
Community Centre
Keystone Championship Wrestling, LLC
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Ridley Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Buono Bros.
Bakery
Fresh Plus
Grocery Store
Phatso's Bakery
Bakery
Sam & Sam Meats
Grocery Store
KYJ's Bakery
Bakery
Chester Halal Meat
Butcher
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
Giant Food Stores
Grocery Store
Kyj's Bakery
Bakery
Lidl
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Ethel Waters Park
Park
Crozier Park
Park
Crozer Park
Park
Deshong Park
Park
Deshong Park
Park
Caleb Pusey Historic Site
Park
Camp Upland Park
Park
Camp Upland
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Pulaski Park
Park
Saint Katherine Drexel School Playground
Playground
Widener University Sculpture Park
Park
Memorial Field and the Bown Garden
Park
Worrilow Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Sampson Park
Park
Chester Park
Park
Taylor Memorial Arboretum
Park
Woodlot Park
Park
Bridgewater Farms Park
Park
Houston Park
Park
Eaton Park
Park
Sommerville Park
Park
Hepford Park
Park
Henry Johnson Park
Park
Shops (109) A+
Lee's Groceries
Convenience Store
Paden's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Stop One Deli
Convenience Store
Sherllynn Food Mart
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
5 Points Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Lester's
Hairdresser
Tyra's Closet
Clothing
The New Shop Salon
Hairdresser
Paden Salon
Hairdresser
J & G Fashions
Clothing
Stylemasters
Hairdresser
Muhammad's Market
Convenience Store
Noah Food Market
Convenience Store
Shad Check Cashing & Wireless
Convenience Store
KNF Market #6
Convenience Store
Chez Penn Food Market
Convenience Store
Jekk Tools & Fasteners
Home Improvement
American Wood Design, Inc.
Home Improvement
7th Street Mini-Market
Convenience Store
Dorelda's House of Beauty
Hairdresser
Chester Shop & Save
Convenience Store
LeRoy's Hair World
Hairdresser
Hardware & Supply Co. of Chester
Home Improvement
B&N Food Market
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 11.0% take public transportation in Chester.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations B+
Chester Transportation Center
Transit Station
Highland Avenue
Transit Station
Eddystone
Transit Station
Crum Lynne
Transit Station
Marcus Hook
Transit Station
Ridley Park
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.0% B+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Chester is 89/100 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D-

Chester crime rates are 2,954 per 100k, which is 68% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
2,484 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
469 crimes per 100k D-
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employment F

The median income in Chester is $32,867 - which is 40% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$32,867 F
Unemployment Rate
8.0% F
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Chester Housing Authority Police Department
Police
Chester Station 81 Fire Station
Fire Station
The Saltz Dental Center
Dentist
Omni Mental Health Service
Doctor
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Hospital
Chester Police Department
Police
Chespenn Health Services
Doctor
Avenue Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chester Dental Center
Dentist
Upland Fire Station
Fire Station
Chester Township Police Department
Police
Upland Borough Police Department
Police
Chester Station 82 and Fire Headquarters
Fire Station
The Injury Care Center
Doctor
Community Hospital
Hospital
Lebrecor Bldg.
Doctor
AIDS Care Group
Doctor
Chester Township Fire Company
Fire Station
Parkside Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
KeyStone Center
Hospital
Providence Medical Building
Doctor
Campus Dental Center
Dentist
Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Doctor
Eddystone Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Chester home prices are $70,300 - which is 58% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$70,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Chester graduation rate is 72% - which is 16% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
18% F
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
Elementary Schools (10) B-
Faith Temple Christian School
Frederick Douglass Christian School
Center For Self Development
Chester Community Cs
Main Street Sch
Widener Partnership Cs
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Drexel Neumann Academy
Widener University Child Development Center
Stetser El Sch
Parkside El Sch
Chester Cs For The Arts
Eddystone El Sch
The Christian Academy
Coebourn El Sch
Northley Ms
Kehillah Early Learning Center
Nether Providence El Sch
Woodlyn El Sch
Holy Family Regional Catholic School
Milagre Kids School
Marcus Hook El Sch
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center
Media Children'S House Montessori School
High Schools (3) A+
Stem At Showalter
Chester Hs
Chester Cs For The Arts
The Christian Academy
Sun Valley Hs
Milagre Kids School
Milagre Kids School
Strath Haven Hs
Chichester Shs
Ridley Hs
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ratings F

Chester has an overall rating of 27% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes F
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Chester, PA Area Guide

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Chester Area Facts

  • Chester has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chester crime rates are 68% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Chester is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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Depressing, old & awful 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 11, 2020) This is among r top 10 worst cities in the IUSa. Just LOOK at the housing..it;s slum. Stay away they are always selling out of roach & rat traps.wonder why Camden is nicer these days. ...Read More Read Less
The Up and Coming Philadelphia Suburb 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Chester Pennsylvania has been an interesting and exciting place to live in the Philadelphia area. I've found Chester to be very diverse.

I like Chester with the close proximity between Philadelphia and Wilmington. Living in Chester means I am living 18 Miles outside of Philadel ...Read More phia. Chester sits at the base of the bridge into New Jersey so I can be at the beach in an hour! The location makes Chester a perfect home base to all the local happenings. Chester opened a Casino with Horse Racing and built a new stadium for the Philadelphia Union Soccer Team. I have never been bored while in Chester!

As far as job opportunities, most jobs are outside of Chester in Philadelphia. There is a major hospital and university in Chester so if you are in the medical field or education field your commute is an easy one. If you choose to work in Philadelphia, there are many public transportation options to work. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chester? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ethel Waters Park
      Crozier Park
      Crozer Park
      Deshong Park
      Deshong Park
      Caleb Pusey Historic Site
      Camp Upland Park
      Camp Upland

      Entertainment

      Chester Fine Arts Center East
      Nebula Gallery
      MJ Freed Performing Arts Theater
      Delaware County Historical Society Museum & Research Library
      Alfred O. Deshong Park Museum
      Subaru Park
      Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
      Marcus Hook Plank House

      Food & Drink

      Roger's Rainbow Room
      Checkers
      Harambee Cafe
      King's Deli
      Smiley's City Grille
      Furillo's Sandwich Shop
      Ginn's Restaurant & Bar
      5th Street Hotel & Bar

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Chester? Of all people who commute, 11.0% take public transportation in Chester.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chester? The cost of living in Chester is 89/100 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Chester
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chester? Chester crime rates are 2,954, which are 68% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,954 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -33%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $32,867 which is 40% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $32,86741% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,85637% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      71% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chester a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Community Hospital
      KeyStone Center

      Pharmacies

      Avenue Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Omni Mental Health Service
      Lebrecor Bldg.
      The Injury Care Center
      Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
      AIDS Care Group
      Chespenn Health Services
      Providence Medical Building

      A+ Housing

      What are Chester home prices? Chester home prices are $70,300 - which is 58% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $70,30062% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8787% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Chester have good schools? The Chester graduation rate is 72% - which is 16% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      62% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      10% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Chester a good place to live? Chester has an overall rating of 27% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      27%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      35%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      9%

      4 total surveys

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