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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$481,300
71% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
43% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
34.9%
47% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,462
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$481,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$635,760
Median Sale Price
$595,000
Median List Price
$599,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
34.9%
Owner-Occupied
65.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$1,661/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,105/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
33 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
36.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$340
Active Inventory
11
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
34.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $481,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $635,760 |
| Median Sale Price | $595,000 |
| Median List Price | $599,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $340 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,661 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,105 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
| Days on Market | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 36.4% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 11 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $340 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,462 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 30.2% |