Chester, NH

Chester, New Hampshire

Chester, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 10 miles E of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 42 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lawrence metropolitan area. Chester contains a population of approximately 3,792.

The People and Families of Chester

In Chester, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Chester, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Chester.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chester had a median family income of $75,092. The typical family in Chester is better off than most in New Hampshire. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Chester.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Chester Housing

Chester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 93% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Hampshire, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Chester, 91% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

Chester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Chester, NH

Comparing Chester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Chester Almanac

Chester Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chester Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Chester Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Chester residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chester Colleges

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Chester College of New England

(List of All New Hampshire Colleges)

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