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Welcome to West Chester

Living in West Chester, PA | Local Guide | As the Chester County seat, West Chester pairs historic architecture with a lively downtown scene, home to West Chester University and a steady calendar of local events.

Overview for West Chester, PA

20,666 people live in West Chester, where the median age is 25.3 and the average individual income is $44,502. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,666

Total Population

25.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$44,502

Average individual Income

Around West Chester, PA

There's plenty to do around West Chester, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

98
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
53
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jaco Juice and Taco, Pizzeria Roma, and Buddy's Burgers Breasts & Fries - West Chester.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 0.02 miles 166 reviews 3.9/5 stars
Dining 0.03 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.03 miles 102 reviews 3.3/5 stars
Dining 0.03 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.03 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.03 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for West Chester, PA

West Chester has 7,774 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Chester do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,666 people call West Chester home. The population density is 11,194 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,666

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

25.3 years

Median Age

45 / 55%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
7,774

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$44,502

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in West Chester, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby West Chester. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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West Chester residential street with mature trees, landscaped lawns, and traditional homes.

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