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Chester Heights

Pennsylvania · 3,183 residents (2025 est.) · 2.214 sq mi
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Chester Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,009. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,200. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,948
+19%since 2000
from 2,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,332 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+39%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,183 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chester Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,009
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,236 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,469
+55%since 2000
from $37,707 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+5%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,454
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,134 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+74%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,301)
Black2.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(32)
Asian1.9%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(331)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,455)
Black3.7%(110)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(182)
Asian3.9%(116)
Other2.9%(85)
Diversity Score37.4%(1,101)
Diversity Score
37
+180%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2017
from 93.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

Chester Heights, Pennsylvania has about 2,948 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $104,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $343,200, and the typical rent is about $2,454 a month.

How educated are people in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 5.3% of people in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester Heights, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 675 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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