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Chester, CA Home Values and Rents
The typical home value in Chester is $371,579, 900th highest of 1,044 cities and towns in California. Median rent is $1,110 a month.
- Typical home value
- $371,579
- 900th of 1,044 in CA
- Median rent
- $1,110/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +0.1%
- Sep 2026
- Homeownership
- 66.6%
- CA: 55.9%
Typical home value in Chester
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier
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| Period | Chester |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $371,579 |
| Dec 2025 | $369,651 |
| Dec 2024 | $371,311 |
| Dec 2023 | $368,302 |
| Dec 2022 | $370,387 |
| Dec 2021 | $352,004 |
| Dec 2020 | $296,453 |
| Dec 2019 | $271,527 |
| Dec 2018 | $249,319 |
| Dec 2017 | $234,912 |
| Dec 2016 | $215,563 |
| Dec 2015 | $203,845 |
| Dec 2014 | $189,999 |
| Dec 2013 | $188,768 |
| Dec 2012 | $169,863 |
Over five years, Chester prices changed +8.5%.
Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026
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Home values by ZIP code
Median home value and rent (ACS 2020-2024); price changes from the FHFA annual ZIP index
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| # | ZIP code | Median value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96020 | $350,200 | $1,130 | +12.8% | - |
Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Plumas County, CA
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | +1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,087 | +1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,422 | +0.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,883 | -4.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,966 | -1.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Chester, CA?
- The typical home value in Chester is $371,579 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The California median is $734,700.
- How much is rent in Chester?
- The median rent in Chester is $1,110 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,422.
- Are home prices going up in Chester?
- The typical home value in Chester changed +0.1% over one year and +8.5% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
- How does Chester compare with the rest of California?
- Chester has the 900th highest median home value of 1,044 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in California.
- Which ZIP code in Chester has the highest home values?
- ZIP code 96020 has the highest median home value at $350,200.