What are the schools like in Chester Hill, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Chester Hill?

The median household income in Chester Hill, PA is $48,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Chester Hill, PA?

Chester Hill has an average high temperature of 32.1°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Chester Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Chester Hill's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chester Hill is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,800 and the median rent is $693 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chester Hill, PA?

Chester Hill has a violent crime rate of 54.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 271.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chester Hill, PA a Good Place to Live?

Chester Hill is a small town of 717 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $48,438 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Chester Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chester Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chester Hill 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: 93.2

Chester Hill's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chester Hill costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chester Hill, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$693	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chester Hill's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.2 /100k

Property Crime

271.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Chester Hill, PA	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	10.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chester Hill sees average highs of 32.1°F in January and 79.7°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 50.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chester Hill, PA
Average High — January	32.1°F
Average High — July	79.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	50.0"

Demographics

Metric	Chester Hill, PA	National Avg
Population	717	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	17.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Philipsburg, PA 1 mi Philipsburg, PA 1 mi North Philipsburg, PA 2 mi Hawk Run, PA 3 mi Osceola Mills, PA 3 mi

Chester Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Chester Hill's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chester Hill roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,800 and median rent is $693/month.

What is the crime rate in Chester Hill, PA?

Chester Hill's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 271.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chester Hill?

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

Is Chester Hill, PA a good place to live?

Chester Hill, PA has a population of 717, a median household income of $48,438, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Hill?

Chester Hill averages 32.1°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 50.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Chester Hill?

The population of Chester Hill, Pennsylvania is 717 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chester Hill?

Key numbers for living in Chester Hill: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $98,800, median household income $48,438, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chester Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.