Chester is a city in West Virginia state in USA with a population of 2275 residents.. The poverty rate of Chester is 14.6%, which is 4% higher than national average. The typical household in Chester earns $45136 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 65.7% 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 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Chester remained 8.5%, which is 81% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Chester, only 4% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 36% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Chester is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Chester is $91200 , which is 60% lower than national average. While median income in Chester remained $45136, which is 33% lower than national average.