Chester Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,922 Population 1,322/sq mi density
$110,729 Median Income $57,748 per capita
$296,600 Home Value $180,658 Zillow
$2,361 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,729 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$296,600 home value, $2,361/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chester Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,729
47% above
$57,748 per capita
Home Value
$296,600
5% above
Zillow: $180,658
Median Rent
$2,361/mo
103% above
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
68% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Chester Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chester Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
147%
Home Value
105%
Rent
203%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chester Heights a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chester Heights residents earn a median household income of $110,729 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,748. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chester Heights is $296,600 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,658. Median rent is $2,361/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

56.6% of adults in Chester Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chester Heights has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,922
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,322/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,729
Per Capita$57,748
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,600
Rent$2,361
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$180,658
Housing Units1,405
Rent Burden35.3%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation258 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries28

Did You Know?

Chester Heights was founded in 1945.
The median home in Chester Heights was built in 1989.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.