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Chester, West Virginia, in Hancock county, is 32 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Steubenville - Weirton metropolitan area. Chester contains a population of approximately 2,592.
In Chester, about 53% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chester, which is home to many people who live alone.
In 2000, Chester had a median family income of $37,672. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Chester.
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Chester.
Chester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.
In Chester, 94% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Chester can boast better commuting than most places.
Chester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Chester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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