Cost of Living in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester has a population of about 33,619. The median household income is $41,342, median gross rent is $1,091/month, and the median home value is $83,100. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Chester expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Chester is 34% below the national median and home values are 78% below the national median. Household income here is 51% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 32% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chester?
The median gross rent in Chester, Pennsylvania is $1,091 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Chester?
The median owner-occupied home value in Chester is $83,100 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Chester?
The median household income in Chester is $41,342 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.