Chester, WV
Hancock County County · West Virginia
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Chester based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Chester
National Avg
West Virginia Avg
Population: 49Income: 43Home Value: 11Safety: 50Education: 31Median Age: 92Climate: 50Cost of Living: 43
Quick Stats
Population
2,302
2023 ACS
Median Income
$63,750
2023
Median Home Value
$110,600
2023
Median Rent
$686
2023
Median Age
55.4
Unemployment
11.8%
Cost of Living Index
86.0
100 = national avg
Chester, WV is a city in Hancock County County, West Virginia. With a population of 2,302, it is one of the communities in West Virginia. The median household income is $63,750. The median home value is $110,600, and the median rent is $686. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Chester.
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