At a Glance
Median Income
$169,250
$80,545 per capita
Home Value
$485,500
Zillow: $694,512
Violent Crime
225/100K
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Chadds Ford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chadds Ford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chadds Ford a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chadds Ford residents earn a median household income of $169,250 , which is 125% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,545. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chadds Ford is $485,500 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $694,512. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Chadds Ford reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,959/100K.
Education
69.5% of adults in Chadds Ford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(106% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chadds Ford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,403
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density624/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$169,250
Per Capita$80,545
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
A+
Home Value$485,500
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$694,512
Housing Units433
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property1,959/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation299 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute40 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Chadds Ford was built in 1981.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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