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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 Type0.10%
One Bedroom5.10%
Two Bedrooms20%
Three Bedrooms44.40%
Four Bedrooms26.80%
Five Bedrooms or more3.60%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.68
Median year structure was built1982
Median Value of occupied units$122,200
Median Price asked for vacant units$111,200

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.6
Median year structure was built1975
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$578

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0.40%
Second Mortgage11.10%
Home Equity Loan11.70%
Simple Mortgage59.70%
Debt Free17.20%
As % of Housing Units
         
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs17.8%