There are 13 independent living communities near Chester, South Carolina. The mean cost / day for independent living in South Carolina is around $53, with costs running between $17 and $108 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $1,580, with costs ranging from around $511 up to $3,250. The mean annual cost is $18,966, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Chester can range from around $784 per month to $2,846 per month, with a median cost of around $1,650 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $19,800.
Located in Chester County, Chester is a small city in South Carolina. The city has a population of 19,847, with 807,624 people in the surrounding metropolitan area. About 28% of the local populace are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Chester is 62. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000. The mean household income is $32,000 vs the average of $37,000 for the whole of South Carolina. The current unemployment rate is roughly 15.64% and the mean housing price is $126,000, which is lower than the state average of $163,500.
Chester has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. Chester has a very high crime rate, good air quality, and very poor water quality in comparison to other cities in the US.