West Grove, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chester County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,791 Population 4,294/sq mi density
$79,577 Median Income $32,540 per capita
$291,900 Home Value $489,491 Zillow
$1,527 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$79,577 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$291,900 home value, $1,527/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West Grove, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,577
6% above
$32,540 per capita
Home Value
$291,900
4% above
Zillow: $489,491
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
31% above
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How West Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
104%
Rent
131%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Grove residents earn a median household income of $79,577 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,540. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% 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 Grove is $291,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $489,491. Median rent is $1,527/month, with 40.8% 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 1966.

Education

28.0% of adults in West Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Grove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,791
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density4,294/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born17.3%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,577
Per Capita$32,540
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,900
Rent$1,527
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$489,491
Housing Units969
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation431 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18

Did You Know?

West Grove was founded in 1787.
The median home in West Grove was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
17.3% 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.