Christiana, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chester County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
946 Population 1,785/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $38,002 per capita
$221,300 Home Value $426,642 Zillow
$1,233 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $1,233/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Christiana, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$38,002 per capita
Home Value
$221,300
21% below
Zillow: $426,642
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
6% above
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
182/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Christiana Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
79%
Rent
106%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Christiana a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Christiana residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,002. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% 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 Christiana is $221,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,642. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 27.1% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Christiana reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 182/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Christiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Christiana has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population946
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,785/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$38,002
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,300
Rent$1,233
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$426,642
Housing Units348
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property182/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation472 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18

Did You Know?

Christiana was founded in 1833.
The median home in Christiana was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.