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Chester, South Carolina offers the opportunity of rural living coupled with the convenience of being close to larger local cities. Less than an hour from Columbia, S.C. and Charlotte, N.C., Chester's convenient location only adds to its exciting potential for prosperity. While Chester is close to large metropolitan areas, it has managed to maintain its quaint Southern charm. Downtown Chester showcases the best in 19thcentury regional architecture. Many movie production companies have selected beautiful downtown Chester as a backdrop for their films. The Patriot (2000 film) and the popular TV series In the Heat of the Night were filmed in the Chester area.
Looking for a weekend getaway for all seasons? Look no further than Chester, S.C. Fishing Creek offers some of the area's best bass fishing. Chester County is bound by the Catawba River on the east and by the Broad River on the west. Hunting in Chester County is popular during all seasons. The town of Edgemoor, just a few miles north of Chester, has a great arena for horse shows. It is here in this small little country town that you can find the famous Edgemoor Rodeo every August. This event always brings a great crowd, drawing from all across the Carolinas. The real estate market is balanced in Chester, S.C., where you can still find larger tracts of land for homesites or for recreational use.
Population
| Total Population |
6,001
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| Population Density |
1,893 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
3,218
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| Male Population |
2,783
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| Median Age |
34.98 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
68%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
CLINTON JUNIOR COLLEGE
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| Distance to CLINTON JUNIOR COLLEGE |
18 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to WINTHROP UNIVERSITY |
19 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
2,391
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| Family Households |
1,589
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| Average Family Size |
3.12
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| Average Household Income |
$36,140
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| Median Household Income |
$32,278
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
68%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
1.68
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.33
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
2.07
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| Murder Risk (County) |
1.47
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| Rape Risk (County) |
1.29
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| Robbery Risk |
0.77
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| Assault Risk (County) |
3.49
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.96
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
1.22
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
0.99
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.53
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
90.1° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
29.3° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
47.87 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
101% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7%
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| Nearest Airport |
CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTL
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| Distance to CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTL |
38 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS (AAA)
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| Distance to CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS (AAA) |
28 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| CHESTER PARK IS - LIT & TECH | K - 5 | 835 LANCASTER HWY, CHESTER, SC 29706 |
| CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 1014 MCCANDLESS RD, CHESTER, SC 29706 |
| CHESTER COUNTY CAREER CENTER | 9 - 12 | 1324 J A COCHRAN BYPASS, CHESTER, SC 29706 |
| CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 1330 J A COCHRAN BYPASS, CHESTER, SC 29706 |
| ACADEMY FOR TEACHING & LEARNING | K - 8 | 109 HINTON ST, CHESTER, SC 29706 |
| CHESTER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - FINE ART | K - 3 | 835 LANCASTER HWY, CHESTER, SC 29706 |
| CHESTER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 835 LANCASTER HWY, CHESTER, SC 29706 |
| HORIZONS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 8 | 729 VILLAGE DR, CHESTER, SC 29706 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 29706 | 124 | $75,500 | $97,609 |
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