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Total population: 18,315 (All urban)

West Chester, Pennsylvania Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 6,541 (6,265 occupied: 2,335 owner occupied, 3,930 renter occupied)
% of renters here:  63%
State:  29%

Housing density: 3553 houses/condos per square mile


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007 in this state: $165,004.


Median contract rent in 2007: $845 (lower quartile is $667, upper quartile is $1,049)


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2007: $791


Median gross rent in West Chester, PA in 2007: $950


Housing units in West Chester with a mortgage: 1,592 (151 second mortgage, 214 home equity loan, 6 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 528





West Chester,PA index of house prices



Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $270,764 (it was $141,100 in 2000)
West Chester:  $270,764
Pennsylvania:  $155,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $175,277 - $347,736

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $374,797
Here:  $374,797
State:  $224,371

Townhouses or other attached units: $239,139
Here:  $239,139
State:  $160,289

In 2-unit structures: $431,403
Here:  $431,403
State:  $153,822

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $223,100
Here:  $223,100
State:  $204,155

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $587,438
Here:  $587,438
State:  $211,072

Mobile homes: $5,000
Here:  $5,000
State:  $35,442

Household type by relationship

Households: 14,476
  • In family households: 8,476 (1,730 male householders, 985 female householders)
    1,688 spouses, 2,900 children (2,754 natural, 52 adopted, 94 stepchildren), 220 grandchildren, 163 brothers or sisters, 106 parents, 217 other relatives, 467 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 6,000 (1,712 male householders (942 living alone)), 1,834 female householders (1,269 living alone)), 2,454 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 3,397 (276 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,125 2-persons, 696 3-persons, 497 4-persons, 261 5-persons, 93 6-persons, 43 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 2,211 1-person, 745 2-persons, 262 3-persons, 242 4-persons, 61 5-persons, 25 7-or-more-persons.

1,223 married couples with children.
863 single-parent households (137 men, 726 women).

89.1% of residents of West Chester speak English at home.
7.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (47% speak English very well, 14% speak English well, 28% speak English not well, 12% don't speak English at all).
2.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (78% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 4% speak English not well).
0.6% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (54% speak English very well, 39% speak English well, 6% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak other language at home (50% speak English very well, 50% speak English well).

Foreign born population: 904 (5.1%)
(26.0% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  7.0
State:  6.4

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  3.8
State:  4.2

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Rooms in owner-occupied houses in West Chester, Pennsylvania:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 0
  • 3 rooms: 24
  • 4 rooms: 86
  • 5 rooms: 267
  • 6 rooms: 522
  • 7 rooms: 566
  • 8 rooms: 420
  • 9 or more rooms: 450



Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in West Chester, Pennsylvania:
  • 1 room: 152
  • 2 rooms: 523
  • 3 rooms: 1,010
  • 4 rooms: 1,037
  • 5 rooms: 561
  • 6 rooms: 299
  • 7 rooms: 220
  • 8 rooms: 85
  • 9 or more rooms: 43



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 6
  • 1995 to 1998: 110
  • 1990 to 1994: 112
  • 1980 to 1989: 366
  • 1970 to 1979: 786
  • 1960 to 1969: 584
  • 1950 to 1959: 813
  • 1940 to 1949: 428
  • 1939 or earlier: 3,336


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in West Chester:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 56
  • 2 bedrooms: 274
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,065
  • 4 bedrooms: 647
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 293



Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in West Chester:
  • no bedroom: 255
  • 1 bedroom: 1,602
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,250
  • 3 bedrooms: 499
  • 4 bedrooms: 233
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 91



Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders



Cars and other vehicles available in West Chester in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 178
  • 1 vehicle: 750
  • 2 vehicles: 1,087
  • 3 vehicles: 233
  • 4 vehicles: 72
  • 5 or more vehicles: 15



Cars and other vehicles available in West Chester in n renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 652
  • 1 vehicle: 1,890
  • 2 vehicles: 909
  • 3 vehicles: 263
  • 4 vehicles: 183
  • 5 or more vehicles: 33


West Chester, PA house values


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2007 in West Chester, PA:

  • Less than $10,000: 3
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 1
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 1
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 0
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 1
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 2
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 1
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 1
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 5
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 3
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 10
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 11
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 16
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 64
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 90
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 209
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 178
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 392
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 454
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 508
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 192
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 169
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 54
  • $1,000,000 or more: 30
 


West Chester rent paid by renters for apartments graph

Rent paid by renters in 2007 in West Chester:

  • Less than $100: 44 people
  • $100 to $149: 27
  • $150 to $199: 37
  • $200 to $249: 81
  • $250 to $299: 61
  • $300 to $349: 47
  • $350 to $399: 42
  • $400 to $449: 46
  • $450 to $499: 55
  • $500 to $549: 73
  • $550 to $599: 109
  • $600 to $649: 174
  • $650 to $699: 241
  • $700 to $749: 287
  • $750 to $799: 289
  • $800 to $899: 785
  • $900 to $999: 509
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 635
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 199
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 225
  • $2,000 or more: 25
  • No cash rent: 36
 



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 403
  • 1990 to 1994: 136
  • 1985 to 1989: 99
  • 1980 to 1984: 63
  • 1975 to 1979: 47
  • 1970 to 1974: 40
  • 1970 to 1974: 53
  • 1965 to 1969: 63

West Chester, PA Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 78.7%
Number of people working at home: 348 (3.5% of all workers)


West Chester travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 473
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 1848
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 1897
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 1438
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 1261
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 478
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 933
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 204
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 237
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 490
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 263
  • 90 or more minutes: 169
 


West Chester mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 6,755 (67%)
  • Carpooled: 1,177 (12%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 195 (2%)
  • Subway or elevated: 9 (0%)
  • Railroad: 34 (0%)
  • Taxi: 27 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 39 (0%)
  • Walked: 1,455 (14%)
  • Worked at home: 348 (3%)
 


West Chester, PA household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 621
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 457
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 456
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 390
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 457
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 527
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 393
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 355
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 294
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 396
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 580
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 617
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 377
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 158
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 108
  • $200,000 or more: 75
 


First ancestries reported:

 Other groups: 4125
 Irish: 2511
 German: 2132
 Italian: 2101
 English: 1058
 Polish: 538
 Scotch-Irish: 329
 United States or American: 284
 Scottish: 234
 Russian: 215
 Subsaharan African:: 189
 Welsh: 181
 French (except Basque): 176
 African: 168
 Ukrainian: 130
 Greek: 102
 Swedish: 89
 British: 86
 Pennsylvania German: 83
 Slovak: 70
 Dutch: 66
 European: 60
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 59
 Norwegian: 52
 Slavic: 41
 Lithuanian: 41
 Armenian: 40
 Hungarian: 38
 West Indian: 34
 Arab:: 29
 Canadian: 29
 Swiss: 28
 Czechoslovakian: 24
 Czech: 24
 French Canadian: 23
 Kenyan: 21
 Danish: 17
 Austrian: 16
 Finnish: 15
 Trinidadian and Tobagonian: 14
 Arab/Arabic: 14
 Iranian: 14
 Scandinavian: 13
 Portuguese: 9
 Belgian: 9
 Egyptian: 8
 Yugoslavian: 8
 Palestinian: 7
 Celtic: 7
 Haitian: 6
 Latvian: 6
 Slovene: 5
 Jamaican: 5


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (50%)
  • Dominican Republic (4%)
  • India (4%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Panama (3%)
  • Korea (3%)
  • Russia (2%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 12214
  • Northeast: 2279
  • Midwest: 623
  • South: 1231
  • West: 298

35% of West Chester residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 35% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 70% lived in Pennsylvania.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 26
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 21
  • 5th and 6th grade: 95
  • 7th and 8th grade: 112
  • 9th grade: 75
  • 10th grade: 132
  • 11th grade: 81
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 127
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 941
  • Less than 1 year of college: 184
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 617
  • Associate degree: 192
  • Bachelor's degree: 1,196
  • Master's degree: 428
  • Professional school degree: 90
  • Doctorate degree: 49


Educational Attainment for Males


Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 36
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 28
  • 5th and 6th grade: 13
  • 7th and 8th grade: 114
  • 9th grade: 124
  • 10th grade: 95
  • 11th grade: 118
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 185
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 1,051
  • Less than 1 year of college: 189
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 485
  • Associate degree: 259
  • Bachelor's degree: 1,051
  • Master's degree: 423
  • Professional school degree: 107
  • Doctorate degree: 44


Educational Attainment for Females




Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 6.3%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 3.5%


Unemployment rate for Black males: 10.5%
Unemployment rate for Black females: 5.9%


Unemployment rate for Asian males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 16.9%


Unemployment rate for other race males: 22.0%
Unemployment rate for other race females: 11.2%


Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 17.8%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 12.5%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 4.2%


Median household income in 2007 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $51,650
  • Black householders: $39,639
  • American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $61,809
  • Asian householders: $18,461
  • Some other race householders: $30,076
  • Two or more races householders: $46,062
  • Hispanic or Latino race householders: $50,645

West Chester household income for White non-Hispanic householders

West Chester household income for Black householders

West Chester household income for American Indian and Alaska Native householders

West Chester household income for Asian householders

West Chester household income for Some other race householders

West Chester household income for Two or more races householders

West Chester household income for Hispanic or Latino race householders

West Chester marital status for males

West Chester marital status for females


Median 2007 house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $290,720
  • Black or African American householders: $171,937
  • Asian householders: $115,136
  • Some other race householders: $215,881
  • Two or more races householders: $163,110
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $199,954

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,046
  • One, attached: 1,974
  • Two: 522
  • 3 or 4: 881
  • 5 to 9: 682
  • 10 to 19: 363
  • 20 to 49: 418
  • 50 or more: 642
  • Mobile homes: 13

Median worth of mobile homes: $14,781


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 0%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit in West Chester:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (51%)
  • Utility gas (41%)
  • Electricity (7%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Electricity (42%)
  • Utility gas (33%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (19%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 130
Here:  13.2%
Pennsylvania:  16.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 59
Here:  11.3%
Pennsylvania:  13.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 259
Here:  4.6%
Pennsylvania:  37.3%



School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students



School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


 

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