Question 1

Is 23831 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 23831 in Chester has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Chester city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 23831 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 23831?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 23831 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 23831. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 23831 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Chester. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 23831?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 23831 is approximately $383K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 23831 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 23831 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 23831 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 23831 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Chester. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 23831 scores similarly to the middle tier of Chester neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Chester — ZIP 23831

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
C.C. Wells Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
C.E. Curtis Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Carver Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Harrowgate Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Thomas Dale High	09–12	—	—	—
Ecoff Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy	PK–PK	—	—	—