Living in Chester (Pennsylvania)
Chester (Pennsylvania) is a large place in Pennsylvania, United States, home to 34,092 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 18%, #2,059 of 12,111), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 22%, #3,510 of 16,523), expat professionals (top 22%, #1,591 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Chester (Pennsylvania)
- It is right on the coast of the Delaware Bay.
- It is part of Greater Philadelphia, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 20 min and sets around 22:40; in late June it sets around 2:33.
How Chester (Pennsylvania) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,483 of 11,898 | #586 of 961 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #3,669 of 9,771 | #374 of 522 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,565 of 8,006 | #404 of 490 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #2,681 of 6,237 | #217 of 299 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,165 of 9,474 | #289 of 670 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #4,961 of 9,474 | #468 of 670 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,856 of 10,762 | #311 of 615 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #1,850 of 4,537 | #79 of 182 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #1,941 of 4,444 | #86 of 187 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #1,512 of 3,053 | #44 of 89 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #3,073 of 7,271 | #231 of 318 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #2,578 of 6,227 | #129 of 346 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #2,220 of 3,933 | #95 of 167 | Map |
| Student | 75 | #480 of 2,119 | #12 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 50 | #2,434 of 8,006 | #255 of 490 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #6,213 of 12,111 | #563 of 717 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 54 | #2,022 of 4,114 | #95 of 171 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,591 of 7,271 | #54 of 318 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #3,204 of 9,474 | #261 of 670 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,016 of 18,063 | #1136 of 1167 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #3,510 of 16,523 | #83 of 1057 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 16 | #16,380 of 18,063 | #1148 of 1167 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,262 of 16,523 | #219 of 1057 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #1,715 of 21,167 | #37 of 1404 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #4,823 of 12,111 | #340 of 717 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,512 of 6,413 | #29 of 180 | Map |
| Business owner | 70 | #2,059 of 12,111 | #85 of 717 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,440 of 4,750 | #60 of 200 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Brookhaven (Pennsylvania) 3 km
- Woodlyn 3 km
- Ridley Park 5 km
- Folsom (Pennsylvania) 5 km
- Village Green-Green Ridge 6 km
- Swarthmore 6 km
- Prospect Park (Pennsylvania) 6 km
- Norwood (Pennsylvania) 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.