Economy & Jobs — Chester, Massachusetts
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $77,143 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$98,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,152 |
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| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 361 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.9% |
| Retail | 14.5% |
| Transportation | 14.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 329 |
| Fast Food | 292 |
| Law Offices | 215 |
| Dental Offices | 165 |
| Physician Offices | 158 |
| Insurance Agencies | 130 |
| Gas Stations | 128 |
| Convenience Stores | 117 |
| Auto Repair | 117 |
| Coffee Shops | 112 |
| Child Day Care | 108 |
| Beauty Salons | 107 |
| Grocery Stores | 102 |
| Liquor Stores | 100 |
| Real Estate Offices | 94 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
