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Chester, GA

Chester, GA.

Population: 2,802 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chester, GA is $156,246 — up 14.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 37 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$156,246

Typical home value

+14.7%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$156,246
1-year appreciation
+14.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.1%
10-year appreciation
+76.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$156,246
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$180,000
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$141
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$761/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$766/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,002/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,194/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,317/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Lt Landing Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Robins Air Force Base (WRB) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
EMORY HOUSTON HOSPITAL WARNER ROBINS, DORMINY MEDICAL CENTER, DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-20 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
33.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,236
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
48.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,320
Average weekly wage
$796
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Finance & Insurance, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChesterState medianUS median
Typical home value$156,246$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$180,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market37 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,236$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Chester, GA?
$156,246.
What is the median sale price in Chester, GA?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chester, GA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Chester, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,002/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chester, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Chester, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chester, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chester, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Chester, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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