Housing in Chester, GA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$167,088
Chester vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chester is highlighted.
Median Home Value
10th%ilemost expensive$78,300show rank
Median Rent
1st%ilemost expensive rent$392show rank
Rent Burden
3rd%ilehighest rent burden9.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$78,300
Median Rent
$392
Total Housing Units
231
Vacancy Rate
27.3%
Owner Occupied
56.5%
Renter Occupied
43.5%
Median Property Tax
$292
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$388
Housing Types
Single Family36.8%
Multi-Family33.3%
Mobile Home29.9%
The median home value in Chester, GA is $78,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chester is $167,088. The median rent is $392 per month (Census ACS). About 56.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1983. There are 231 total housing units.