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West Chester, PA
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Population: 18,592
Home Price: $406,400
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Overview
West Chester is a small city in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 18,592. West Chester has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.7 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of West Chester, PA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
West Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Per Capita Income
$37,170
$32,862
$32,693
Median Household Income
$65,027
$65,512
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
7.8%
10.5%
Age
West Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Age
24.6
43.2
42.3
Gender
West Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Male
47.6%
49.5%
49.8%
Female
52.4%
50.5%
50.2%
Race
West Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
White
75.5%
90.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
12.7%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
1.7%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
7.0%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.1%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
West Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Home Price
$406,400
$158,815
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,211
$748
$801
Family Households
22.1%
22.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
40.9%
40.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
32.9%
72.7%
72.9%
Renters
67.1%
27.3%
27.1%
Education
West Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.1%
6.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.6%
21.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
16.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.0%
9.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
34.9%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
West Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Mathematics
67.6%
51.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
80.9%
66.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
West Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Murder
NA
2.2
3.0
Rape
NA
18.0
38.0
Robbery
NA
28.7
40.7
Assault
NA
152.4
188.5
Property Crime
West Chester
Pennsylvania
United States
Burglary
NA
127.5
336.1
Theft
NA
780.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
52.2
167.1
Arson
NA
5.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around West Chester, PA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
fast food
fried food
beer
mexican food
american cuisine
italian
craft beer
cooking
deep fried
cocktails
delicious cocktails
salmon
craft cocktails
ice cream
cheesesteaks
pizzas
restaurant
delicious
cheese
philly sports
philadelphia sports
sports teams
sports analyst
avid sports
sports entertainment
pittsburgh sports
chicago sports
nfl
athletics
football
baseball
college football
business finance
nba nfl
nhl nfl
coach cscs
teams
little league
fantasy football
inspired by
home decor
electronic music
special collections
fine arts
natural history
collections
photography
graphic design
library
childrens books
craft
nature
studio
visual
theatre
shoebills
icon
collection
philanthropy
spending time
spare time
philadelphia eagles
video games
health fitness
baseball cards
jeeps
books
playing guitar
travel photography
fitness
memes
photography
anime
niche
road trips
comics
collector
adventures
gaming
exton pa
sports
sports entertainment
local news
marketing
business finance
nba nfl
digital media
radio host
talk radio
family friendly
mlb nfl
tv
corporate
photography
arts
podcasts
pop culture
award winning
studio
sports
greater philadelphia
family friendly
hot tub
software geek
air conditioning
travel photography
space
clean air
summer
beach
photography
arts
nature
indoor
patio
outdoor activity
offroading
petfriendly
outdoor classrooms
poshmark
home decor
black friday
collections
shopping center
farmers market
packaging
retail
outlet
auto parts
restaurant
subaru dealer
gift shop
dealership
retail outlets
gift cards
retailer
garage sale
gas stations
amazon
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