What is the average home price in Chester, VT 05143?

As of May '26, the median home price in Chester, VT 05143 is $369,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Chester, VT 05143 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have increased 1.6% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Chester, VT 05143?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Chester, VT 05143 to decrease N/A in the next year.

What are the demographics of Chester, VT 05143?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Chester, VT 05143 are 95.9% White, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic. The population is 4,920, with 16.8% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Chester, VT 05143?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Chester, VT 05143 is on the market for 100 days. This is a decrease of 9.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Chester, VT 05143?

The average rent price in Chester, VT 05143, as of the latest data, is $1,230. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is $1,230. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is N/A, N/A, and N/A respectively.

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Chester, VT—05143

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$369,000

1.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$73,400

38.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

100

9.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$1,200

36.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,200

12.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Chester, VT

Chester, VT lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$369,000	1.6%
Single Family	$369,000	1.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — Chester, VT

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Chester, VT is $1,230, with a year-over-year rent change of -36.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Chester, VT is 1-bedrooms: $1,230. The most common rental property sizes in Chester, VT are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 35.7% and 33.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,230
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,230
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

29.7%

2 Bedrooms

35.7%

3 Bedrooms

33.2%

4 Bedrooms

1.4%

Property Listings — Chester, VT

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Chester, VT is 100. This is a decrease of -9.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$477,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	27	3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	3.0%
Days on Market	100	-9.0%

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Demographics — Chester, VT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chester, VT has a population of 4,920, which has increased by 12.0% over the past 5 years. Chester, VT is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,920	12.0%
% Under 18	16.8%	-16.0%
% Seniors	29.1%	37.3%
% WFH	15.2%	230.4%
% w/ College Degree	36.4%	33.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chester, VT is a predominantly white area, with 95.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Chester, VT is black, making up 1.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.3% of the population in Chester, VT, and this percentage has increased by 95.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	95.9%	1.4%
% Black	1.2%	∞%
% Hispanic	0.6%	-85.7%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	4.3%	95.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Chester, VT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 63 mortgage originations in Chester, VT, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Chester, VT. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	63
% Conventional Loans	92.0%
% Government Loans	8.0%
% Investor Loans	6.0%
% Second Loans	11.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, VT

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	46
Total Units Section 8	46
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$70	$1,200	$1,130
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,300
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,690
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,740

Chester, VT—05143

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Chester, VT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Chester, VT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Chester, VT

Demographics — Chester, VT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Chester, VT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, VT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Chester, VT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Chester, VT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.6
Median Home Price	$369,000
Median Household Income	$73,400