West Chester, PA

West Chester is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 19,235. Residents earn $81,492 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

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

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$81,492 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$481,300 home value, $1,661/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

225 violent crimes/100K (41% below avg)

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Education

5.0 / 5.0

60.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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3 reported haunted locations found near West Chester, PA.

Name	Description
Chester County Historical Society	Part of this building was built on an old graveyard. It was also a site on the Underground Railroad. Many visitors to and employees of the Historical Society museum have reported hauntings. Some people speculate that the hauntings are from runaway slaves who were murdered on the Underground Railroad. I have a photo of the building and part of the old graveyard if you need it.
West Chester University	Ramsey Hall - is haunted by Dorothy Ramsey. Phillips Hall is haunted by several ghosts who like to perform on stage.
West Chester University	Hollinger Field House - Haunted by the Ghost of Drutz. Back in the early 20's, there was a student who hung himself on the fourth floor stairwell on homecoming weekend, and is said to appear each year at homecoming, and if encountered he will CRUSH his victims