West Chester borough, Pennsylvania
West Chester borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Chester borough is a geographic entity located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 19,591. The land area covers 1.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 19,591 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 25.3 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,774 | ±415 | 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 | 8,087 | ±436 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,774 | ±415 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 313 | ±130 |
| Median Home Value | $490,700 | ±$23,228 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,731 | ±$58 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,385 | ±$13,438 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,502 | ±$5,428 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,190 | ±748 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,031 | ±691 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.5% | ±2.4% |
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: 22,758 (2024)
ID: 194885
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: ASST TREASURER
401 E GAY ST, WEST CHESTER PA 19380-2792
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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 West Chester | 06-12 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School West Chester | 06-08 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School West Chester | KG-05 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School West Chester | KG-05 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School West Chester | KG-05 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School West Chester | KG-05 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School West Chester | KG-05 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School West Chester | KG-05 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School West Chester | 06-08 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School West Chester | KG-05 | West Chester, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 701 EAST MARSHALL STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19380 |
(610) 431-5000
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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College | 0.6 mi away | University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA, 19383 |
6104361000
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WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 415 NORTH CHURCH ST, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19380 |
(610) 696-1721
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HAVEN BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF WEST CHESTER
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Psychiatric | City address association | 400 EAST MARSHALL STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19380 |
(484) 835-2050
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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College | 4.5 mi away | 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA, 19319-0200 |
6103992275
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CHESTER COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 450 EXTON SQUARE PARKWAY, EXTON, PA, 19341 |
(610) 280-2600
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Chester County Intermediate Unit
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College Vocational | 5.1 mi away | 443 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA, 19335 |
4845935950
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DOWNINGTOWN LIBRARY COMPANY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 122 WALLACE AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA, 19335 |
(610) 269-2741
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Immaculata University
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College | 5.1 mi away | 1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA, 19345 |
6106474400
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MALVERN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 1 E FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 2, MALVERN, PA, 19355 |
(610) 644-7259
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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 W CHESTER 2 NW, PA US, located 1.7 miles from West Chester borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.5° | 19.7° | 29.6° | 3.65" | 7.9" |
| February | 42.5° | 21.2° | 31.9° | 3.12" | 13.2" |
| March | 50.9° | 28.7° | 39.8° | 4.61" | 4.1" |
| April | 63.2° | 38.1° | 50.7° | 3.78" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.0° | 48.6° | 60.8° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.0° | 58.7° | 70.4° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.2° | 63.7° | 75.0° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 61.6° | 73.0° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.0° | 53.7° | 65.9° | 5.65" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.1° | 41.4° | 53.7° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.9° | 31.8° | 43.4° | 3.55" | 0.5" |
| December | 44.4° | 25.2° | 34.8° | 4.72" | 4.4" |
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 |
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| West Chester borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Marshallton CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Cheyney University CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Dilworthtown CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Exton CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Chadds Ford CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202982704. • 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.