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Chester, GA

Chester, GA.

Population: 2,802 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$159,163
1-year appreciation
+13.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
10-year appreciation
+75.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$159,163
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Lt Landing Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Robins Air Force Base (WRB) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-20 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$1,236
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
48.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,322
Average weekly wage
$704
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

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