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TX area data

Chester, TX

Chester, TX.

Population: 717 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$200,018
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+8.5%
All-time peak (2022-02)
$209,360
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (22 mi)
Nearest airport
Tyler County Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Angelina County Airport (LFK) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+108 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,577
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
43.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,421
Average weekly wage
$857
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Agriculture, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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