What are the schools like in Chester, MD?

School district data for Chester is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Chester?

The median household income in Chester, MD is $90,201 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Chester, MD?

Chester has an average high temperature of 42.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.1 inches.

Chester, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chester, MD affordable or expensive?

Chester's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chester is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $419,500 and the median rent is $1,794 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chester, MD?

Crime rate data for Chester is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Chester, MD a Good Place to Live?

Chester is a small town of 4,456 in Maryland, with a median household income of $90,201 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Chester's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Chester is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chester city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Chester's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chester costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Chester, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$419,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,794	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,201	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Chester is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Chester, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chester sees average highs of 42.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 14.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chester, MD
Average High — January	42.1°F
Average High — July	87.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	14.1"

Demographics

Metric	Chester, MD	National Avg
Population	4,456	—
Median Age	43.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stevensville, MD 2 mi Kent Narrows, MD 3 mi Grasonville, MD 5 mi Romancoke, MD 6 mi Queenstown, MD 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Chester

Chester, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21619

Chester vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester, MD affordable or expensive?

Chester's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Chester roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $419,500 and median rent is $1,794/month.

What is the crime rate in Chester, MD?

Crime data for Chester is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Chester?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Chester, MD a good place to live?

Chester, MD has a population of 4,456, a median household income of $90,201, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chester?

Chester averages 42.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 14.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chester?

Chester, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21619.

What is the population of Chester?

The population of Chester, Maryland is 4,456 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chester?

Key numbers for living in Chester: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $419,500, median household income $90,201. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.