Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Chester, VA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,546
Population
25,632
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Find history and nature between the two rivers
River
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Historic
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Fun-Filled
Bordered by the James River and Appomattox River and the cities of Richmond and Petersburg, Chester is a city in Chesterfield County that balances history, big-city life, and the great outdoors. Delve into history and nature at places like Henricus Historical Park, R. Garland Park at Point Rocks, and Goyne Park. For modern fun, travel along US Highway 1 and stop at the many plazas holding shopping and dining destinations. The other parts of this verdant city are filled with residential avenues featuring an array of rental choices. Renters looking to settle down in an area filled with charm and opportunity will be right at home in Chester.
Explore the City
Get your kid ready for the big leagues at the baseball stadium at Thomas Dale High School in
The Perkinson Center for Performing Arts is a 350 seat theater!
Pocahontas State Park, just 15 minutes from Chester, has more than 90 miles of trail for users of all skill levels.
Goyne Park has a fantastic playground, sports fields, and a dog park!
C.E. Curtis Elementary, the home of the Koala's in Chester.
Pocahontas State Park has a boat ramp and beautiful lakes so you can kayak to your heart's desire!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,261
Average: $87,251
Education
6,928
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,239
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Chester, VA is $1,042 for a studio, $1,547 for one bedroom, $1,760 for two bedrooms, and $2,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chester has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,547/month
728 Sq Ft
House
$2,580/month
1,631 Sq Ft
Learn More About Chester
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chester, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
781 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
781 Students
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
729 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
730 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
730 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,367 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,337 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,022 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,022 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,593 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,556 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Goyne Park
- Harrowgate Park
- R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
- Bensley Park
- Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge
Airports
- Richmond International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.