Chester, VA Housing Market

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Chester Migration & Relocation Trends
In Nov '24 - Jan '25, 42% of Chester homebuyers searched to move out of Chester, while 58% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 0.52% of homebuyers searched to move into Chester from outside metros.
- Washington homebuyers searched to move into Chester more than any other metro followed by New York and Los Angeles.
Where are people moving to Chester from?
- 58% of Chester homebuyers searched to stay within the Chester metropolitan area.
- Virginia Beach was the most popular destination among Chester homebuyers followed by Dallas and Myrtle Beach.
Where are people from Chester moving to?
Number of People Moving to Chester
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People are moving to Chester from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Nov '24 - Jan '25 | ||
1 | 1,182 | ||
2 | 212 | ||
3 | 98 | ||
4 | 54 | ||
5 | 50 | ||
6 | 47 | ||
7 | 45 | ||
8 | 36 | ||
9 | 33 | ||
10 | 32 |
People are leaving Chester for
Outbound | Net outflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Nov '24 - Jan '25 | ||
1 | 787 | ||
2 | 230 | ||
3 | 69 | ||
4 | 25 | ||
5 | 25 | ||
6 | 23 | ||
7 | 22 | ||
8 | 20 | ||
9 | 19 | ||
10 | 17 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
Transportation in Chester
Learn about the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of Chester
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
Somewhat Bikeable