Chester
Chester
About the neighborhood
Chester is a tranquil township located in Poweshiek County, Iowa, known for its peaceful streets and relaxed atmosphere. The neighborhood primarily features charming single detached homes, with a variety of two-bedroom and larger properties available. Most housing dates back to before 1960, giving the area a classic and established feel. Driving offers excellent accessibility due to the availability of parking and convenient road options. While cycling is limited by the terrain and network, this allows the township to maintain its quiet character. Residents benefit from a calm environment that emphasizes comfort and a slower pace of life.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCycling friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
Chester is an extremely good area for driving. Coming across a place to park is generally easy. Chester is not very well-suited for pedestrians since carrying out daily needs is very challenging without the use of a vehicle. This township is also not very appropriate for cycling as there are a good number of hills, and the bicycling network is not very extensive. Thankfully, there is a high density of cyclists.
Services
This area does not have any high schools or primary schools. Concerning eating, in all cases, a car is required to do groceries.
Character
The character of Chester is exemplified by its calm environment. Chester is excellent for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.8
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants1.4
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.4
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes1.2
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.4
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $38,326
- Median Household Income
- $61,442
Housing Type
- 100.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 100.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 47.1%
- 0 to 4
- 2.4%
- 5 to 9
- 2.7%
- 10 to 14
- 5.7%
- 15 to 19
- 21.2%
- 20 to 24
- 0.0%
- 25 to 29
- 0.0%
- 30 to 34
- 0.0%
- 35 to 39
- 2.1%
- 40 to 44
- 11.9%
- 45 to 49
- 14.9%
- 50 to 54
- 7.2%
- 55 to 59
- 4.5%
- 60 to 64
- 6.3%
- 65 to 69
- 11.0%
- 70 to 74
- 3.9%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 6.3%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 0.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 16.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 25.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 9.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 5.7% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.0%
- High School
- 32.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 16.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9.2%
- Master's degree
- 10.5%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 5.7%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 72.0% DRIVE
- 11.2% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 72.0%
- Other
- 11.2%
- None
- 16.8%
Comparable Listings in Chester
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1952 SPAULDING LNGRINNELL, IA 50112
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3
1,551 SQ FT
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MLS® #: 738029
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2007 SPRING STGRINNELL, IA 50112
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MLS® #: 6337069
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