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West Chester, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chester County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
19,235
Population
10,397/sq mi density
$81,492
Median Income
$44,115 per capita
$481,300
Home Value
$635,760 Zillow
$1,661
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
225
Violent Crime/100K
1,959 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,492 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$481,300 home value, $1,661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.1% bachelor's degree or higher
West Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9599°N, 75.6054°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
West Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").