West Chester, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chester County County
West Chester, PA
At a Glance
How West Chester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Chester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Chester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Chester residents earn a median household income of $81,492 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,115. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Chester is $481,300 , 71% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $664,134. Median rent is $1,661/month, with 30.2% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
West Chester reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,255/100K.
Education
60.1% of adults in West Chester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Chester has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.