Chester is a city in Virginia state in USA with a population of 22098 residents.. The poverty rate of Chester is 7.4%, which is 47% lower than national average. The typical household in Chester earns $73800 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 34.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Chester, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Chester remained 4.3%, which is 9% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Chester, only 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Chester is 101, which is 1% higher than national average. Median home value in Chester is $233700 , which is 2% higher than national average. While median income in Chester remained $73800, which is 9% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.