Living in Chester, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chester · Census data 2020–2024

Chester has 89 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $130,500 (101% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $227,300.

Chester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Chester at a glance

Population
89
Median age
40.6State: 37
Median household income
$130,500State: $65,039
Median home value
$227,300State: $199,800
Homeowners
89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
Average commute
7 min

Is Chester a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 101% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%.

Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Chester

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chester the median home value is $227,300, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Chester$227,300
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Chester median household income

The median household income in Chester is $130,500 and the income per person is $49,389. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Chester$130,500
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Chester: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
94
Owner-occupied
89.5%
Renter-occupied
10.5%
Vacant
59.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1962
Average household size
2.34

59.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chester has many vacation and second homes.

Chester demographics

Population
89
Median age
40.6
Under 18
29.2%
65 and older
28.1%
Households
38
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.9%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chester ›

Education in Chester

60.3% of adults 25 and older in Chester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Chester60.3%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Chester

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
7 minState: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
78.9%

Chester vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Chester89$130,500$227,300—
Seiling824$53,409$163,600$1,035
Taloga327$63,750$115,600$920
Longdale146$53,750$86,000—
Vici725$54,375$116,700$879
Canton522$60,417$77,500$788
Mooreland1,330$54,728$147,300$863
Sharon112$78,375—$1,096
Camargo134$33,125$65,900$656

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Living in Chester: FAQ

What is the median household income in Chester, OK?

The median household income in Chester is $130,500, 101% higher than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Chester?

The median home value in Chester is $227,300, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Chester, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 101% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Chester?

The median age in Chester is 40.6 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Chester?

The average commute to work in Chester is 7 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Chester?

The unemployment rate in Chester is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Chester?

60.3% of adults in Chester have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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