City profile
West Chester, PA
Chester County · Population 20,666
West Chester is a town in Chester County, PA with about 20,666 residents and a typical home value near $491,000. It is 23 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$490,700
Typical monthly housing
$3,234
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
145
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Drought, Winter weather, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
20 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 57% Democratic / 42% Republican
Community
Population
20,666
Black population
14.7%
County
Chester County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 20,666 residents
- Typical home value about $491,000
- 23 miles from Philadelphia, PA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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