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Population
269
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
244 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$118,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,375
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Chester

Tucked into the Piney Woods of northwestern Tyler County, Chester offers a quiet, laid-back lifestyle surrounded by East Texas greenery. Located along Highway 287 about 13 miles northwest of Woodville, it gives residents plenty of space and country charm while keeping nearby towns within a short drive. Community life centers around the close-knit Chester Independent School District, where local games and school events bring everyone together. For newcomers seeking scenic open land, starry night skies, and an easygoing pace, Chester feels right at home.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.6rating

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