Chester borough, New Jersey
Chester borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chester borough is a geographic entity located in Morris County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,689. The land area covers 1.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,689 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 584 | ±77 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 598 | ±75 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 584 | ±77 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 | ±14 |
| Median Home Value | $659,800 | ±$24,323 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,344 | ±$675 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $171,500 | ±$48,024 |
| Per Capita Income | $87,601 | ±$12,099 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 97 | ±56 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 835 | ±125 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.4% | ±1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,695 (2024)
ID: 212065
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
50 N RD, CHESTER NJ 07930-2568
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GUS Population: 523,053 (2024)
ID: 109043
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK OF THE FREEHOLDER BOARD
PO BOX 900, MORRISTOWN NJ 07963-0900
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Chester | 06-08 | Chester, NJ | |
| Regular School Chester | 03-05 | Chester, NJ | |
| Regular School Chester | PK-02 | Chester, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DOVER, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCKAWAY, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Rockaway, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | MORRISTOWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Wharton, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | MORRIS PLAINS, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | ALLAMUCHY, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cutting Edge Academy
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College Vocational | 5.9 mi away | 45 Sunset Strip and Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ, 07876-1311 |
8622517290
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CHESTER LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 250 WEST MAIN STREET, CHESTER, NJ, 07930 |
(201) 879-7612
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County College of Morris
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College | 7.5 mi away | 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ, 07869-2086 |
9733285000
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MOUNT OLIVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 202 FLANDERS-DRAKESTOWN ROAD, BUDD LAKE, NJ, 07828 |
(201) 691-8686
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Centenary University
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College | 8.5 mi away | 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840 |
9088521400
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MENDHAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 10 HILLTOP ROAD, MENDHAM, NJ, 07945 |
(201) 543-4152
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Rabbinical College of America
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College | 10.1 mi away | 226 Sussex Ave, Morristown, NJ, 07960-3600 |
9732679404
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WASH. TWSP. PUB. LIB.(LONG VALLEY)
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 37 E. SPRINGTOWN ROAD, LONG VALLEY, NJ, 07853 |
(201) 876-3596
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Artistic Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 11.6 mi away | 301 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 1-A, Morris Plains, NJ, 07950 |
97365614010
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PEAPACK GLADSTONE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | SCHOOL STREET, PEAPACK, NJ, 07977 |
(201) 234-0598
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SOMERVILLE SOMERSET AP, NJ US, located 11.6 miles from Chester borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3° | 20.6° | 29.9° | 3.16" | — |
| February | 42.8° | 22.3° | 32.6° | 2.20" | — |
| March | 50.7° | 29.5° | 40.1° | 3.89" | — |
| April | 63.1° | 38.9° | 51.0° | 3.59" | — |
| May | 73.0° | 48.2° | 60.6° | 3.54" | — |
| June | 81.4° | 57.6° | 69.5° | 4.23" | — |
| July | 86.2° | 63.0° | 74.6° | 4.93" | — |
| August | 84.3° | 61.3° | 72.8° | 5.18" | — |
| September | 77.7° | 53.8° | 65.8° | 3.82" | — |
| October | 65.9° | 42.1° | 54.0° | 3.67" | — |
| November | 54.9° | 32.9° | 43.9° | 3.41" | — |
| December | 44.1° | 26.2° | 35.1° | 3.87" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Flanders CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Long Valley CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Succasunna CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Mendham borough | Borough | 5.1 mi | — |
| Pottersville CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402712580. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.