Contingent
Chester
Chester
About the neighborhood
Chester offers a peaceful atmosphere with predominantly single detached homes characterizing the neighborhood. Residents have convenient access to approximately 20 restaurants and coffee shops, providing a variety of dining options. The borough benefits from being car friendly, with ample parking availability for ease of transportation. Bicycle infrastructure is present, enhancing mobility around the area. Primary schools are conveniently reachable from most locations nearby, while public green spaces in adjacent boroughs are easily accessible for outdoor relaxation. The homes here typically feature three or more bedrooms, dating back to around 1970, contributing to the borough’s inviting character and charm.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forParks
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a very good transportation option in Chester. Parking is quite easy. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very popular in this borough, even though running common errands is convenient without the need for a vehicle. In contrast, Chester is rather suited for cycling.
Services
It is especially easy to get to the nearest supermarket without a vehicle in Chester. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, and there are also a few cafes in this borough. Concerning education, house buyers will find that no matter where their property is situated in Chester, primary schools are close by. However, it can be very difficult to get to high schools without a vehicle.
Character
The character of Chester is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. There are a few green spaces nearby for residents to enjoy, including Highlands Ridge Park and Evans Family Preserve, and they are very well-distributed, making them easy to access. This borough is reasonably quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.
Car friendly8.2
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.6
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants5.2
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.0
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping4.8
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes2.6
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet7.6
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.4
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $63,084
- Median Household Income
- $126,806
Housing Type
- 72.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 6.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 9.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.9% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 5.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 4.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 72.9%
- Semi detached
- 6.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 9.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.9%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 5.9%
- Mobile
- 4.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 45.1%
- 0 to 4
- 5.9%
- 5 to 9
- 4.9%
- 10 to 14
- 5.3%
- 15 to 19
- 8.0%
- 20 to 24
- 3.2%
- 25 to 29
- 3.6%
- 30 to 34
- 8.2%
- 35 to 39
- 5.3%
- 40 to 44
- 5.4%
- 45 to 49
- 9.2%
- 50 to 54
- 8.1%
- 55 to 59
- 5.6%
- 60 to 64
- 7.2%
- 65 to 69
- 6.6%
- 70 to 74
- 5.7%
- 75 to 79
- 3.8%
- 80 to 84
- 2.1%
- 85 and over
- 1.9%
Education Level
- 6.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 8.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 5.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 34.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 16.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 4.8% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.6% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 6.7%
- High School
- 22.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 8.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 5.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 34.7%
- Master's degree
- 16.3%
- Professional degree
- 4.8%
- PhD
- 1.6%
Commute Mode
- 4.7% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 1.3% TRANSIT
- 76.7% DRIVE
- 0.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 4.7%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 1.3%
- Drive
- 76.7%
- Other
- 0.7%
- None
- 16.7%
Comparable Listings in Chester
Contingent
New Listing
Open House
138 MAPLE AVECHESTER, NJ 07930
3
4
1,752 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 the Crossing
MLS® #: 4057527
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Open House
7 VALLEY VIEW RDCHESTER, NJ 07930
3
2
2,154 SQ FT
Listing by Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS® #: 4056569
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Contingent
224 US-206CHESTER, NJ 07930
4
4
N/A
Listing by Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-tenafly
MLS® #: 26021214
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