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Chester, CT Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 666 housing units in Chester. This represents a 2.9% growth from 647 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 620 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 46 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Chester is about 73%. Chester's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.9%. Average household size is 2.52 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Chester were built after 1939.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0.90%
One Bedroom11.30%
Two Bedrooms18.60%
Three Bedrooms50.60%
Four Bedrooms17.90%
Five Bedrooms or more0.80%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.63
Median year structure was built1939
Median Value of occupied units$180,400

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.22
Median year structure was built1939
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$725

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage9.60%
Home Equity Loan19.20%
Simple Mortgage33.30%
Debt Free37.80%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs19.3%