WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Chester, CA

View of Chester, CA
Image credit: Taras Bobrovytsky / CC0
Population
1,759
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
4,531 ft
Median Home Value
$304,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,129
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

Explore

Chester in context.

OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityLinda, California83 miles away · 23,871 residents.

About Chester

Chester is a census-designated place in Plumas County, California, situated at the northern end of Lake Almanor. Serving as the primary commercial and retail hub for the surrounding lake resort region along State Route 36, the mountain community of approximately 1,759 has its public K-12 education administered by the Plumas Unified School District locally today.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

Loading town details...