Housing in Chester, CA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$360,914
Chester vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chester is highlighted.
Median Home Value
66th%ilemost expensive$241,400show rank
Median Rent
30th%ilemost expensive rent$798show rank
Rent Burden
8th%ilehighest rent burden11.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$241,400
Median Rent
$798
Total Housing Units
1,303
Vacancy Rate
32.9%
Owner Occupied
81.6%
Renter Occupied
18.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,785
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,082
Housing Types
Single Family78.8%
Multi-Family13.4%
Mobile Home7.8%
The median home value in Chester, CA is $241,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chester is $360,914. The median rent is $798 per month (Census ACS). About 81.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 1,303 total housing units.