C hester is a small community of 18,000 residents, located in Chesterfield County, Virgina. The county district is ideally located in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. This strategic location on the eastern seaboard is a valuable asset. It puts local businesses halfway between the markets of the north and south. Within a one-day commute 50% of the U.S. population, 65& of the nation's manufacturing operations and 60% of the corporate headquarters in the country are located in this area.

Chesterfield County is part of the Richmond-Petersburg MSA and is bounded by the cities of Richmond, Chester, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights. Situated between the James and Appomattox Rivers, Chesterfield's land area totals 446 square miles and consists of a pleasant mix of suburban communities that are within a two-hour drive of Virginia beaches, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Washington D.C.

Chester offers residents a wonderful mild climate with winter temperatures averaging in the high thirties. A light dusting of snow is known to blanket the city always leaving open the option of a white Christmas. Summer months are welcomed with warm sunshine with the mercury hovering in the high seventies. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts enjoy the advantages of such a pleasant climate.

Golf is one of the favorite past times in this region and Chester aims to please. The Lake Chesdin Golf Course is located near Chester offers a semi private golf facility. The clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, restaurant and lounge round out the amenities offered by this fine club. Lake Chesdin also serves as a tranquil fishing hole with bass being the popular catch of the day.

The Chester area has a wide selection of homes to choose from. A three bedroom, two-bedroom ranch style home would start at around $119,000. The average annual income in Chester is $64,000. These two factors, affordable housing and a booming economy, make Chester an ideal relocation destination. The community of Chester has a sound educational system, with five elementary, one middle and two high schools.

Chester has a lot going for it. It is ideally located to all the big cities in Virginia. Situated just eighteen short minutes from Chester is the city of Petersburg. Petersburg is a wonderful city offering a fine school system, pleasant shopping experiences and a full array of art and culture. Petersburg is proud to present The Appomattox Regional Governor's School. This school will serve students displaying talent in the area of the fine arts, technology, and academic gifting. Students are chosen for this school from surrounding areas including Chester. Another highlight to the city is the beautiful new Petersburg Sports Complex with over one hundred acres of carefully manicured ball fields.

Just under a thirty minute drive from Chester is the city of Richmond. This great city is composed of urban living with beautiful rivers and picturesque landscaping. Known as a "City of Neighborhoods", the fabulous people is what makes Richmond so great. Boasting a wide variety of things to do, Richmond is highlighted as a family friendly city with children's museums, canal tours and more. Perhaps the more popular activities include The Busch Gardens Amusement Park and Paramount's King Domain. Both amusement parks offer breathtaking roller coasters, dazzling shows, tasty food and so much more. It is easy to see why so many people flock to Richmond area every year and why they decide to eventually live there.

Chester is a small community that has all of the feel of a big city. The residents have all amenities of which the nearby cities have to offer, while living in a quieter less populated area. With its low crime rate, booming economy, and very affordable housing. Chester within Chesterfield County is an ideal relocation destination.