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West Chester
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

West Chester

#4,001 in Best Places to Live in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    West Chester is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 18,592. West Chester is in Chester County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in West Chester offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In West Chester there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in West Chester and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Chester are highly rated.
    About West Chester...
    Population
    18,592
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $406,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,387
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      67%
    • Own
      33%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      88.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      34.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      54.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      226.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,202
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      93.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      41%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      6%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in West Chester

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,027
    National
    $69,021
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