Malvern borough, Pennsylvania
Malvern borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Malvern borough is a geographic entity located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,427. The land area covers 1.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,427 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,543 | ±142 | 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 | 1,663 | ±154 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,543 | ±142 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 120 | ±69 |
| Median Home Value | $521,800 | ±$75,591 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,169 | ±$140 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $117,548 | ±$24,705 |
| Per Capita Income | $79,770 | ±$9,674 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 155 | ±87 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,960 | ±183 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±4.3% |
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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GUS Population: 3,454 (2024)
ID: 191339
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH MANAGER
1 E FIRST AVE, STE 3, MALVERN PA 19355
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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 Malvern | KG-04 | Malvern, PA | |
| Regular School Malvern | KG-04 | Malvern, PA | |
| Regular School Malvern | 05-06 | Malvern, PA | |
| Regular School Malvern | 09-12 | Malvern, PA | |
| Regular School Malvern | 07-08 | Malvern, PA | |
| Regular School Malvern | KG-04 | Malvern, PA | |
| Regular School Malvern | KG-04 | Malvern, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Exton, PA |
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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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley
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College | 1.4 mi away | 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA, 19355-1488 |
6106483200
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MALVERN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 1 E FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 2, MALVERN, PA, 19355 |
(610) 644-7259
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Immaculata University
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College | 3.0 mi away | 1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA, 19345 |
6106474400
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PAOLI LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 18 DARBY ROAD, PAOLI, PA, 19301 |
(610) 296-7996
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University of Valley Forge
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College | 6.1 mi away | 1401 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA, 19460-2373 |
6109350450
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EASTTOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 720 FIRST AVENUE, BERWYN, PA, 19312 |
(610) 644-0138
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Automotive Training Center-Exton
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College | 7.0 mi away | 114 Pickering Way, Exton, PA, 19341-1310 |
6103636716
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CHESTER COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 450 EXTON SQUARE PARKWAY, EXTON, PA, 19341 |
(610) 280-2600
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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College | 7.0 mi away | 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA, 19319-0200 |
6103992275
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TREDYFFRIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 582 UPPER GULPH RD, WAYNE, PA, 19087 |
(610) 688-7092
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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 PHOENIXVILLE 1 E, PA US, located 6.2 miles from Malvern borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.0° | 22.8° | 31.9° | 3.15" | — |
| February | 43.7° | 23.8° | 33.8° | 2.87" | — |
| March | 52.6° | 31.2° | 41.9° | 3.67" | — |
| April | 65.1° | 41.0° | 53.1° | 3.52" | — |
| May | 75.1° | 51.0° | 63.0° | 3.30" | — |
| June | 83.3° | 60.9° | 72.1° | 3.85" | — |
| July | 87.7° | 66.1° | 76.9° | 4.57" | — |
| August | 86.0° | 64.3° | 75.2° | 4.37" | — |
| September | 79.0° | 56.3° | 67.6° | 4.43" | — |
| October | 67.3° | 44.2° | 55.7° | 3.91" | — |
| November | 55.7° | 34.4° | 45.1° | 3.41" | — |
| December | 45.4° | 27.3° | 36.4° | 4.08" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Paoli CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Frazer CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Berwyn CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Chesterbrook CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Devon CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202946792. • 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.