Avondale borough, Pennsylvania
Avondale borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Avondale borough is a geographic entity located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,264. The land area covers 0.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,264 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 373 | ±128 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 425 | ±133 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 373 | ±128 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 52 | ±41 |
| Median Home Value | $301,000 | ±$23,926 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,400 | ±$105 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,681 | ±$26,702 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,238 | ±$8,285 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±8.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 93 | ±95 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 542 | ±179 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.3% | ±14.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF AVONDALE
GUS Population: 1,274 (2024)
ID: 173877
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 247, AVONDALE PA 19311-0247
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GUS Population: 560,745 (2024)
ID: 133449
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
313 W MARKET ST, STE 6202, WEST CHESTER PA 19380
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Wilmington, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Kennett Square, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | North East, MD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Goldey-Beacom College
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College | 7.6 mi away | 4701 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19808 |
3029988814
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AVON GROVE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 117 ROSEHILL AVENUE, WEST GROVE, PA, 19390 |
(610) 869-2004
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Lincoln University
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College | 7.8 mi away | 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA, 19352-0999 |
4843658000
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KENNETT LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 216 EAST STATE STREET, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 19348 |
(610) 444-2702
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Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 8.2 mi away | 211 Louviers Drive, Newark, DE, 19711 |
3027375100101
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HOCKESSIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 1023 VALLEY ROAD, HOCKESSIN, DE, 19707 |
(302) 239-5160
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University of Delaware
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College | 10.2 mi away | 104 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE, 19716 |
3028312000
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KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 6000 KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808 |
(302) 995-7663
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Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty
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College Vocational | 11.8 mi away | 160 Pencader Plaza, Newark, DE, 19713-2305 |
3027386251
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NEWARK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 750 LIBRARY AVENUE, NEWARK, DE, 19711 |
(302) 731-7550
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AVONDALE 2 N, PA US, located 2.3 miles from Avondale borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.6° | 22.7° | 30.6° | 3.62" | — |
| February | 41.2° | 24.0° | 32.6° | 3.12" | — |
| March | 49.8° | 31.0° | 40.4° | 4.40" | — |
| April | 61.5° | 40.2° | 50.8° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 71.2° | 50.2° | 60.7° | 3.58" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 59.0° | 69.2° | 4.43" | — |
| July | 83.6° | 63.7° | 73.6° | 4.17" | — |
| August | 81.5° | 61.9° | 71.7° | 4.28" | — |
| September | 75.3° | 55.2° | 65.2° | 4.47" | — |
| October | 63.9° | 43.8° | 53.9° | 4.03" | — |
| November | 53.3° | 34.3° | 43.8° | 3.22" | — |
| December | 43.2° | 27.6° | 35.4° | 4.03" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Toughkenamon CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| West Grove borough | Borough | 2.5 mi | — |
| Kennett Square borough | Borough | 3.9 mi | — |
| North Star CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Unionville CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202903656. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.