Chester is a city in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Chester is situated on the Delawre River, between the cities of Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware.

Chester is a prime location for businesses that value direct access to the Greater Philadelphia region. Just minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport, Chester is a regional transportation hub with direct access to major roadways including, I-95, I-476, and I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike by way of the Commodore Barry Bridge.

The city is a prime location to live, work, and raise a family. With Chester's location and accessibility being second to none, we are proud to be the home to nationally recognized companies such as Kimberly-Clark, PQ Corporation, Wells Fargo, Synygy, and Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack, along with respected institutions like Widener University and Crozer Chester Medical Center.

The City's park system is designed for family interaction and fun. Whether swimming, jogging, biking, fishing, playing tennis, roller blading, walking, picnics, family/class reunions, weddings or just enjoying the beauty of our open space, our park system is one of the best in the entire Delaware Valley.

Chester has developed a track record of being responsive to its citizens and businesses of all sizes. We are proud to say that for fourteen consecutive years there has been no real estate tax increase in our city and we have reduced our resident and non-resident wage taxes significantly. Over the past six years there has been an influx of new and diverse technology based businesses that proudly call Chester their home. They include:  Educational Directories Unlimited, NAVMAR Applied Sciences, MYI Consulting, OLCR, RL Associates, and many more.

Since 1996, Chester has attracted more than $1.36 billion dollars in public and private investment as part of our efforts to revitalize the city. Our success is partly attributable to the close working relationship our city government has developed with county, state, and federal officials. Because of their cooperation and support, Chester is now considered one of the most economically dynamic communities in the region.

Chester is one of the most historic and culturally diverse areas in the region. We are a city with a big heart and a strong indomitable spirit with numerous claims to fame including: William Penn's first landing; we are the home of the original hoagie; the talented Ethel Waters was born and raised here; and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. studied and preached in Chester.

Chester has a historical past, a vibrant present and a very promising future. 

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $78,826

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $91,721; Detached houses: $144,790; Townhouses or other attached units: $82,161; In 2-unit structures: $86,273; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $120,736; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $92,853; Mobile homes: $112,500.

Demographics

Population in July 2008: 36,564. Chester City covers 4.85 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 20 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 19013, 19016

Weather

Chester, PA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 12 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Chester is 40.66 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 4.23 Inches.

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