Chester, PA vs York, PA

Chester, PA vs York, PA: What the data shows

Chester, PA is in Chester, PA while York, PA is in York, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, York, PA is the more affordable option at $75,700 median — $4,400 less than Chester, PA's $80,100. WYLT rates Chester, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and York, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Chester, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. York, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Chester, PA has Low flood risk and York, PA has Low flood risk.

York, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Chester, PA scores 46/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus York, PA's 51/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, York, PA has the higher school rating — Chester, PA rates 6.1/10 and York, PA rates 6.4/10.