West Chester, PA
Living in West Chester
Bikeability63
Walkability92
Commute63
Public Transit60
Affordability46
Public Safety71
Airports49
Hospitals35
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
25 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
58%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
36%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years62%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate18%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree38%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household36%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone29%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
67%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office21%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked15%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$378kMedian Home Value+$82k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$257 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached17%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas2%
Utility gas45%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Chester
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
Chester County11
Property Crime in West Chester
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Philadelphia Metro Area42
Chester County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Chester
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding78
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Chester, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Chester, PA
Ymca Kindergarten Academy
0 miles, N
St Agnes Catholic School
0 miles, W
West Chester Friends School
0 miles, NW
St Maximilian Kolbe Parish School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Chester, PA
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
1 miles, SE
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
4 miles, SE
Immaculata University
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Chester, PA
Chester County Hospital
1 miles, N
Paoli Hospital
8 miles, NE
Riddle Memorial Hospital
10 miles, E
Brandywine Hospital
10 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West Chester, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
20 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
47 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
49 miles, N
Harrisburg International Airport
63 miles, W