West Chester, PA Area Guide

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West Chester Area Facts

  • West Chester has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Chester crime rates are 58% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in West Chester is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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West Chester, PA: the Historic Town of sightseeing! User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I love West Chester! It's a charming small suburb of Philadelphia, PA. I've been living in the city of West Chester practically all my life and haven't considered moving. The schools are excellent if you have any children and there are lots of Colleges to attend. West Chester Uni ...Read More versity (WCU) is the largest of the 14 state universities that make up the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). And the neighbors are like family; everyone watches out for one another and their children.

The best areas in West Chester, PA are the parks and they are absolutely beautiful. West Chester has some of the longest, scenic walking trails around. When I decide to go hiking, Timber Top Farm Trail on 826 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA. is the place to go. The trail is about 2.5 miles long on a cultivated field. I usually keep this adventuring rolling all Summer long by joining one of my favorite club's, the Chester County Trail Club. The Club allows me the opportunity to fellowship with other hikers, where I have made lasting friendships.

West Chester has quite a bit of historical sites to visit. I always have somewhere new and exciting for the family to visit. The best historical sites are; Birmingham Hill Landmark, Chester County Historical Society, and Brandywine Battlefield. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Chester? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      lulu’s casita
      John O. Green Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Barclay Grounds
      Marshall Square
      Horace Pippin Park
      Everhart Park
      Nield Street Playground

      Entertainment

      Chester County History Center
      Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
      Melton Art Center
      Chester County Art Association
      Antique Ice Tool Museum
      John A. Farrell Stadium
      Strodes Mill Gallery, Inc.
      American Helicopter Museum & Education Center

      Food & Drink

      Kildare's Irish Pub
      DP Dough
      Buddy’s Burgers
      Iron Hill Brewery
      Ryan’s Pub
      A Taste of Olive
      Insomnia Cookies
      The Pizza Pit

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in West Chester? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in West Chester.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Chester? The cost of living in West Chester is 130/100 - which is 32% higher than Pennsylvania.
      West Chester
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Chester? West Chester crime rates are 775, which are 58% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      775 per 100k people

      66% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 130

      66% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -26%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in West Chester? The median income in West Chester is $62,092 which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $62,09212% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,00921% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Chester a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are West Chester home prices? West Chester home prices are $389,600 - which is 132% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $389,600111% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,29336% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      36%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does West Chester have good schools? The West Chester graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      55% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Chester a good place to live? West Chester has an overall rating of 95% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      9 total surveys

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