Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Chestnut Hill is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,774. Residents earn $125,417 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chestnut Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Chestnut Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chestnut Hill is $125,417, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Chestnut Hill among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Chestnut Hill is $362,800, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,746 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Chestnut Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 84.5% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.5% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,417 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,888 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,160 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,539 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,088 |
| County GDP | $20,982M |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Healthcare | 748 |
| Retail | 830 |
| Manufacturing | 338 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 33.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
| Census Median | $362,800 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $539,000 |
| Median List Price | $539,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $189 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,746 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,471/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 365 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7228°N, 75.2072°W |
| County FIPS | 42095 |
Winner: Republican by 1.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,236/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Retail Stores | 830 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 33.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |