At a Glance
Median Income
$81,492
$44,115 per capita
Home Value
$481,300
Zillow: $635,760
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
290 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Chester a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.9% (36% 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 $635,760. 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 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,959/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population19,235
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density10,397/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,492
Per Capita$44,115
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
B
Home Value$481,300
Rent$1,661
Ownership34.9%
Zillow$635,760
Housing Units7,462
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property1,959/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault94/100K
Burglary319/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation460 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries18
Did You Know?
West Chester was founded in 1799.
The median home in West Chester was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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