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Cost of living in West Chester summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Chester. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Chester is 128 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Chester is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Chester is $657,112.
The median income in West Chester is $78,385.
West Chester's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Chester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Chester | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 194 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Chester, PA Weather
The average high in West Chester is 62.9° and the average low is 42.9°.
There are 82.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.0 inches of precipitation each year with 24.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Chester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Chester Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Chester
The current population in West Chester is 20,666. The population has increased 11.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,666 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | 19,235 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 19,016 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 18,592 | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 20,033 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 20,034 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 19,888 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 19,698 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 19,434 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 19,181 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 18,860 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 18,736 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 18,656 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 18,813 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 18,530 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Chester
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West Chester is:
72.7% White with 15,034 White residents.
13.5% African American with 2,780 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 432 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 685 Two Or More residents.
8.3% Hispanic with 1,712 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Chester | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.7% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.5% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Chester
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West Chester is 55.3% female with 11,422 female residents.
West Chester is 44.7% male with 9,244 male residents.
| Gender | West Chester | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.7% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Chester for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in West Chester completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in West Chester completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in West Chester completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in West Chester completed some college.
5.0% of adults in West Chester completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in West Chester completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in West Chester completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in West Chester completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in West Chester completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Chester | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Chester, Pennsylvania
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4.2% of households in West Chester earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in West Chester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in West Chester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in West Chester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in West Chester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in West Chester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in West Chester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.9% of households in West Chester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in West Chester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.3% of households in West Chester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Chester | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.3% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
