Chester, NJ

Chester, New Jersey

Chester, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 15 miles W of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 27 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Newark metropolitan area. Chester contains a population of approximately 1,635.

The People and Families of Chester

In Chester, about 60% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Chester has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chester had a median family income of $106,260. The typical family in Chester is better off than most in New Jersey. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Chester, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $27,375. 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 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Chester, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Chester, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Chester -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Chester, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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 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

Chester High Schools (2004)

WEST MORRIS CENTRAL HIGH
BARTLEY ROAD
908-879-5212
Serves 1,257 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Chester Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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