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Kennett Square
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Kennett Square

#4,828 in Best Places to Live in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Kennett Square is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 5,959. Kennett Square is in Chester County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Kennett Square offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kennett Square there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Kennett Square and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Kennett Square are highly rated.
    About Kennett Square...
    Population
    5,959
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $275,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,163
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      129.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      32.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      226.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      952.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      64.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Kennett Square

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,984
    National
    $69,021
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