At a Glance
Median Income
$82,292
$44,167 per capita
Home Value
$322,500
Zillow: $570,223
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
239/100K
2,884/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Downingtown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.8% (50% 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 $570,223. 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 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,884/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,163
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,727/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,292
Per Capita$44,167
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A
Home Value$322,500
Rent$1,528
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$570,223
Housing Units3,555
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent239/100K
Property2,884/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation242 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Downingtown was built in 1963.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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