Downingtown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County
Downingtown, PA
At a Glance
How Downingtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downingtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Downingtown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Downingtown residents earn a median household income of $82,292 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,167. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Downingtown is $322,500 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $592,823. Median rent is $1,528/month, with 26.2% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Downingtown reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,090/100K.
Education
46.4% of adults in Downingtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downingtown 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 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.