Signals
Chester
Battle Ground
Opportunity
54 · Bottom 45%
vs49 · Bottom 35%
Climate
75 · Top 28%
vs73 · Top 37%
Physical resilience
76 · Top 30%
vs65 · Top 43%
Housing affordability
90 · Top 32%
vs82 · Top 49%
Access
93 · Top 46%
vs88 · Bottom 38%
Economic stability
67 · Top 35%
vs71 · Top 27%
Measured values
| Metric | Chester | Battle Ground | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,474 | 21,886 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $95,104 | $104,977 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $41,686 | $40,618 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,860/sq mi | 2,520/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $327,200 | $485,100 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,603 | $1,576 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 71.3% | 72.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.4% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -2.1% | -1.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 26.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 8.1% | 5.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 81°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 29°F | 34°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 45.5" | 37.5" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 12 mi | 13 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 29.2 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.7 | 33.9 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Chester
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Battle Ground
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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