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West Chester, PA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Rylee Nguyen

Anyone regret moving to West Chester?

Homes are going for about $481,300 on average. It's a a small town city with about 19,235 people. Median household income is $81,492, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a...

12 replies 12 upvotes moving
Connor Cook

Unpopular opinion about West Chester

My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,661/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? Thanks for reading. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system v...

3 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Rylee Nguyen

Job hunting in West Chester -tips?

Hey, Been living here since 2018. With a population of 19,235, West Chester is a small town. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely r...

14 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Rylee Nguyen

Is West Chester a good place to live?

It's a a small town city with about 19,235 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough dur...

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Rylee Nguyen

Starting a business in West Chester?

Hey folks, Been living here since 2022. The median home value here is around $481,300, which is pretty steep. With a population of 19,235, West Chester is a small town. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is...

4 replies 11 upvotes jobs
mountain_sophia27

Moving to West Chester with kids -good idea?

Hey, You can expect to pay around $1,661 for rent here. The median home value here is around $481,300, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Amanda L.

Couple moving to West Chester from out of state

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,661/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Rylee Nguyen

Dog-friendly places in West Chester?

So, It's a a small town city with about 19,235 people. Crime rate is something to consider -West Chester sits at 225.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,661/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some goo...

4 replies 5 upvotes qa
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