In Chester, Tennessee, the median home price is $172,285, compared with the Tennessee median of $342,678; median household income is $59,341; the population is 17,611; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 270.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Chester at a glance
Population
17,611
Median Household Income
$59,341
Typical Home Value
$172,285
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
270.3
Avg Commute Time
28.2
About Chester
Chester has a population of 17,611. The median home value is $172,285, 50% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $59,341 (15% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are District 2, District 5, and District 3.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Chester
6 towns, by population.
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Chester at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Chester?
- Chester has a population of 17,611 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Chester?
- The median home value in Chester is $172,285. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Chester?
- Median household income in Chester is $59,341 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Chester in?
- Chester is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in Chester?
- Chester contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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