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Chester, CA

Chester, CA.

Population: 2,222 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$352,598
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+10.4%
10-year appreciation
+72.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$363,619
House Price Index
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
13

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
186

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lassen Volcanic National Park (19 mi)
Nearest airport
Rogers Field (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-202 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$3,233
Households with broadband internet
37.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,102
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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