Economy & Jobs — Chester, Vermont
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,265 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,879 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 682 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.2% |
| Construction | 20.3% |
| Arts Food | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 65 |
| Fast Food | 42 |
| Law Offices | 41 |
| Auto Repair | 36 |
| Gas Stations | 30 |
| Hotels Motels | 30 |
| Real Estate Offices | 27 |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| Child Day Care | 23 |
| Bed And Breakfasts | 22 |
| Grocery Stores | 20 |
| Beauty Salons | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
