At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$50,626 per capita
Home Value
$945,600
Zillow: $1,491,164
Violent Crime
143/100K
1,361/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
88.7%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Villanova a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.4% (33% below 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 $1,491,164. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Villanova reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,361/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,431
Median Age20.1 yrs
Density4,034/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$50,626
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$945,600
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$1,491,164
Housing Units786
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property1,361/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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