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Chester, MT

Chester, MT.

Population: 1,315 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,352
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.1%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$220,752
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
28.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Liberty County Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Median annual property tax
$1,902
Households with broadband internet
53.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
389
Average weekly wage
$761
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Other Services

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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