Chester, WV 26034 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Chester, WV—26034

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$114,000

1.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$57,400

26.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

31.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.0%

Median Rent

$825

31.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$825

31.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Chester, WV

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Chester, WV is $114,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.3%. This indicates that home prices in Chester, WV are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$114,000	1.3%
Single Family	$114,000	0.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Chester, WV

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Chester, WV is $825, with a year-over-year rent change of -31.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Chester, WV is 2-bedrooms: $825. The most common rental property sizes in Chester, WV are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 64.3% and 18.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$825	$825
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$825	$825
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

18.8%

2 Bedrooms

64.3%

3 Bedrooms

16.9%

Property Listings — Chester, WV

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Chester, WV is 109. This is a increase of 28.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$142,000	2.0%
Listing Count	15	2.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	2.0%
Days on Market	83	31.0%

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Demographics — Chester, WV

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chester, WV has a population of 4,560, which has increased by 3.5% over the past 5 years. Chester, WV is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,560	3.5%
% Under 18	16.9%	-13.3%
% Seniors	28.5%	16.8%
% WFH	4.2%	320.0%
% w/ College Degree	22.8%	196.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chester, WV is a predominantly white area, with 95.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Chester, WV is hispanic, making up 1.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.0% of the population in Chester, WV, and this percentage has decreased by 100.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	95.6%	-0.3%
% Black	0.0%	N/A
% Hispanic	1.0%	∞%
% Asian	0.3%	50.0%
% Foreign Born	0.0%	-100.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Chester, WV

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 52 mortgage originations in Chester, WV, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 35.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Chester, WV. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	52
% Conventional Loans	65.0%
% Government Loans	35.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, WV

Chester, WV lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	35
Total Units Section 8	35
% Rentals under Section 8	6.4%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$780
2 Bedroom	$165	$825	$990
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,320
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,490

Chester, WV—26034

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Chester, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Chester, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Chester, WV

Demographics — Chester, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Chester, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Chester, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Chester, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

New Cumberland, WV

Georgetown, PA

Newell, WV

New Manchester

East Liverpool, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.9
Median Home Price	$114,000
Median Household Income	$57,400

Chester, WV—26034

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Chester, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Chester, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Chester, WV

Demographics — Chester, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Chester, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Chester, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Chester, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

New Cumberland, WV

Georgetown, PA

Newell, WV

New Manchester

East Liverpool, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

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