At a Glance
Median Income
$125,417
$61,888 per capita
Home Value
$362,800
Zillow: $364,863
Median Rent
$1,746/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Chestnut Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chestnut Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chestnut Hill a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chestnut Hill residents earn a median household income of $125,417 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,888. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chestnut Hill is $362,800 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,863. Median rent is $1,746/month, with 28.2% 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 1996.
Education
47.5% of adults in Chestnut Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chestnut Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
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 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,774
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density2,236/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$125,417
Per Capita$61,888
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$362,800
Rent$1,746
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$364,863
Housing Units2,645
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation365 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Chestnut Hill was built in 1996.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.