Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Malvern is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,427. Residents earn $106,638 per year, which is 42% above the national average.
Based on current data, Malvern receives an overall livability score of 4.5 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Malvern stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Malvern is $106,638, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Malvern among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Malvern is $460,400, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,886 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Malvern is a highly educated community — 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Malvern experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 85.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.4% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,638 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,581 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,700 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,618 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,922 |
| County GDP | $110,422M |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Healthcare | 3,385 |
| Retail | 2,943 |
| Manufacturing | 896 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.15% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |
| Census Median | $460,400 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $772,155 |
| Median List Price | $769,900 |
| Median List Price | $769,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $183 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,886 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,286 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,910 |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.15% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,470/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 555 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0331°N, 75.5154°W |
| County FIPS | 42091 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.1% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,720/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 15 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,385 |
| Restaurants | 2,054 |
| Retail Stores | 2,943 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |