Villanova, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
8,431 Population 4,034/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $50,626 per capita
$945,600 Home Value $1,562,502 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$945,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Villanova, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$50,626 per capita
Home Value
$945,600
235% above
Zillow: $1,562,502
Bachelor's Degree+
88.7%
163% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Villanova Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
333%
Home Value
335%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
263%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Villanova 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

Villanova residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,626. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Villanova is $945,600 , 235% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,562,502. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

88.7% of adults in Villanova hold a bachelor's degree or higher (163% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Villanova has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population8,431
Median Age20.1 yrs
Density4,034/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans0.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$50,626
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600

Housing

A+
Home Value$945,600
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$1,562,502
Housing Units786
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation465 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+88.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+52.4%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries53

Did You Know?

The median home in Villanova was built in 1963.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.