Chester township, Ohio
Chester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chester township is a geographic entity located in Geauga County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,995. The land area covers 23.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,995 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.4 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,076 | ±202 | 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 | 4,227 | ±228 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,076 | ±202 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 151 | ±116 |
| Median Home Value | $320,800 | ±$24,899 |
| Median Gross Rent | $909 | ±$412 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,159 | ±$11,247 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,957 | ±$5,292 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 763 | ±276 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,033 | ±458 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.4% | ±2.5% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF CHESTER
GUS Population: 9,955 (2024)
ID: 172875
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
12701 CHILLICOTHE RD, CHESTERLAND OH 44026-2534
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GUS Population: 95,362 (2024)
ID: 132370
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COMMISSIONER
470 CENTER ST, BLDG 4, CHARDON OH 44024-1071
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Middlefield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Maple Heights, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | South Euclid, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-09 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Euclid, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 10-12 | Painesville, OH |
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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International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute
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College Vocational | 1.4 mi away | 8700 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH, 44026 |
4407297340
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GEAUGA WEST BRANCH
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 13455 CHILLICOTHE RD, CHESTERLAND, OH, 44026 |
(440) 729-4250
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LaBarberia Institute of Hair
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College | 5.4 mi away | 1633 Golden Gate Plaza, Mayfield Hts, OH, 44124 |
4405657525
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GATES MILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 1491 CHAGRIN RIVER ROAD, GATES MILLS, OH, 44040 |
(440) 423-4808
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Ursuline College
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College | 6.6 mi away | 2550 Lander Rd, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124 |
4404494200
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MAYFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 500 SOM CENTER ROAD, MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OH, 44143 |
(440) 473-0350
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Lakeland Community College
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College | 6.9 mi away | 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH, 44094-5198 |
4405257000
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WILLOUGHBY HILLS BRANCH
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 35400 CHARDON RD, WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH, 44094 |
(440) 942-3362
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Rabbinical College Telshe
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College | 7.9 mi away | 28400 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH, 44092 |
440943530022
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KIRTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 9267 CHILLICOTHE RD., KIRTLAND, OH, 44094 |
(440) 256-7323
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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 KIRTLAND-HOLDEN 2, OH US, located 6.0 miles from Chester township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6° | 19.2° | 26.4° | 3.51" | — |
| February | 36.3° | 20.0° | 28.1° | 2.66" | — |
| March | 44.8° | 28.0° | 36.4° | 3.27" | — |
| April | 57.6° | 38.3° | 48.0° | 4.10" | — |
| May | 68.7° | 49.1° | 58.9° | 4.13" | — |
| June | 77.4° | 58.0° | 67.7° | 4.03" | — |
| July | 81.6° | 62.4° | 72.0° | 5.23" | — |
| August | 79.9° | 60.8° | 70.3° | 4.36" | — |
| September | 74.1° | 54.8° | 64.4° | 4.55" | — |
| October | 61.7° | 44.7° | 53.2° | 3.92" | — |
| November | 49.3° | 34.7° | 42.0° | 4.14" | — |
| December | 38.5° | 25.4° | 31.9° | 4.25" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterland CDP | CDP | 0.8 mi | — |
| Gates Mills village | Village | 3.2 mi | — |
| Kirtland city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Mayfield village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Hunting Valley village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Waite Hill village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3905513988. • 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.