Livability Score

72
/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 (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Cinema Cafe
Cinema
Cultural Center of India
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (24) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Central Park Deli
Deli
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
America's Best Wings
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
The Arbor House
Community Centre
Broadwater Fitness Center and Pool
Gym
Arbor Landing Clubhouse
Community Centre
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
Mitchell Sports Performance
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Silvia's Cakes
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Kiwanis Park
Park
Village Green
Park
Lowe's Athletic Complex
Park
Chester Linear Park
Park
Goyne Park
Park
Stoney Glen Playground
Playground
Battery Dantzler Park
Park
Battery Dantzler Park
Park
Ware Bottom Church Battlefield Park
Park
Howlett Line Park
Park
39th Illinois Historic Site
Park
Fort Stevens Park
Park
Dutch Gap Historical Park
Park
Salem Church Mini Park
Park
Shops (54) C+
Kut Kings Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Kate Styles
Clothing
Yvette's Beauty Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
In & Out Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Mary's Nails
Beauty
The Lily Pad
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Les & Company Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Kohl's
Department Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Red Wing
Shoes
Tailored Data Solutions Computer Repair
Electronics
Chester Optical
Optician
Tech Nails
Beauty
Chester Aquaria
Pets
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Edible Arrangements
Florist
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Salon Yorya
Beauty
K & S Studios
Beauty
Cato
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Aaron's
Furniture
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Chester.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Chester is 109/100 - which is equal to Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C

Chester crime rates are 2,391 per 100k, which is 24% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
2,101 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
290 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A-

The median income in Chester is $73,800 - which is 12% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$73,800 B
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Just 4 Kids
Dentist
Station 1 - Chester
Fire Station
Chesterfield County Police Department - Chester Station
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Chester Road Family Dental
Dentist
Station 14 - Dutch Gap
Fire Station
Dr. Baxton Perkinston & Associates Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Chester Dental Care
Dentist
Bon Secours - Chester Emergency Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bensley Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Rx3 Compounding Pharmacy
Pharmacy
WB Orthodontics
Dentist
Chester Woman's Health
Doctor
Childrens Dentistry
Dentist
Patient First
Clinic
Chester Oral Surgery
Dentist
Centralia Station Number 17
Fire Station
Bates Orthodontics
Dentist
Chesterfield County Fire / Emergency Medical Services Station 17 - Centralia
Fire Station
Primary Health Group Ironbridge
Doctor
Ortho on Call
Doctor
Friend Family Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Chester home prices are $233,700 - which is 6% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$233,700 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A-

The Chester graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
77% B+
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (10) F
C.E. Curtis Elementary
C.C. Wells Elementary
Ecoff Elementary
Bellwood Elementary
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
Harrowgate Elementary
Primrose At Ironbridge Corner
Carver Middle
Salem Church Elementary
Salem Church Middle
High Schools (2) F
Thomas Dale High
Carver College And Career Academy
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ratings D+

Chester has an overall rating of 58% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes A-
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What to Do in Chester, VA 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Chester is an historic town with fun activities for kids and adults alike. If you'll be visiting the city soon, or live in Chester and want to plan a fun trip for your loved ones and friends, here are some attractions to consider.

Henricus Historical Park allows you to take a w ...Read More alk while you enjoy the benefits of nature and get a feel for how Chester was in centuries past. You can also visit Pocahontas State Park to see some of the beautiful creatures that live in the forest and lake areas of the city.

Ironbridge Sports Bar is another popular spot where you can enjoy a casual meal with friends while watching your favorite sports game. You can also do some shopping at The Lazy Daisy for specialty gifts and items that you won't find anywhere else. Or, you can take the kids to Off the Wall, an indoor entertainment center that creates hours of fun for kids of all ages. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kiwanis Park
      Village Green
      Lowe's Athletic Complex
      Chester Linear Park
      Goyne Park
      Stoney Glen Playground
      Battery Dantzler Park
      Battery Dantzler Park

      Entertainment

      Cinema Cafe
      Cultural Center of India

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Domino's
      Five Guys
      Central Park Deli
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Bojangles'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chester? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Chester.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chester? The cost of living in Chester is 109/100 - which is equal to Virginia.
      Chester
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chester? Chester crime rates are 2,391, which are 24% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,391 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Chester? The median income in Chester is $73,800 which is 12% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $73,80033% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,80320% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower 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

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Chester home prices? Chester home prices are $233,700 - which is 6% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $233,70027% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22629% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      14% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Chester have good schools? The Chester graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Chester a good place to live? Chester has an overall rating of 58% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      10 total surveys

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