Chester, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 21,538 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Chester is located on the outskirts of the Richmond metropolitan area.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Bermuda Hundred Days celebrates the city's rich history.
Recreation
The Dutch Gap Conservation area offers 800 acres of woodlands, wildlife, and waterways.
Historical
The village of Bermuda Hundred, settled in 1613, was the first place in the New World to establish a system of private land ownership.
Economy
The Meadowville Technology Park has 1,300 acres of industrial space.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 3 |
| Number of middle schools | 1 |
| Number of high schools | 2 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian High | Midlothian, VA | Silver | 1,575 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul's College | Lawrenceville, VA | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 700 |
| University of Richmond | Univ. of Richmond, VA | #33, Lib. Arts | 3,447 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 31,907 |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | Tier 3, U.-Master's (S) | 4,720 |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 1,531 |
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