Chester, VA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 6,941 housing units in Chester.
This represents a 18.9% growth from 5,839 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 6,941 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Chester is about 76%.
Chester's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.2%.
Average household size is 2.66 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chester were built after 1981.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.10% |
| One Bedroom | 5.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 44.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 26.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Median year structure was built | 1982 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $122,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $111,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $578 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 11.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 11.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 59.70% |
| Debt Free | 17.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.8% |
