Chester, Almanor, CA
Chester — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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Chester Neighborhood Overview
Chester is a neighborhood in the Almanor area of California, anchored by the primary ZIP code 96020. The housing market here presents a relatively affordable entry point for the region, with a median home value of $264,700 and homes averaging 1,350 square feet. The market is characterized by a high degree of stability and conventional lending, as evidenced by 114 conventional mortgage originations out of a total of 123, classifying it as a Prime market tier. This financial profile indicates a low-risk lending environment.
The neighborhood exhibits a strong culture of homeownership, with 80.8% of units owner-occupied, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 19.2%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $1,031 per month. Household incomes are solid, with a median of $85,536, which supports the area's high ownership rate. Government-backed loans play a minimal role here, with only 7 FHA and 2 VA loan originations, further underscoring the market's conventional and prime nature.
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Chester Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $265K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $86K |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 25.0% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 96020 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 123 |
| VA Loan Originations | 2 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.6% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $290K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 114 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 7 |
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-10-14
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