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Chester County delivers an attractive mix of rolling countryside, upscale suburbs, and historic downtowns just west of Philadelphia. Known for its refined communities and scenic beauty, the county continues to draw buyers seeking both convenience and charm. This page showcases homes for sale, listing alerts, and detailed local insights.

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Chester County includes communities such as West Chester, Downingtown, Exton, Phoenixville, Kennett Square, and Malvern. The area features preserved open space, equestrian properties, walking trails, breweries, boutique shopping, and vibrant dining districts. With easy access to major highways and commuter rail, residents enjoy strong regional connectivity while benefiting from the county’s scenic landscapes and historic character. Buyers are drawn to Chester County for its balance of luxury homes, suburban neighborhoods, and countryside living.

Chester County
Demographic Information

534,413POPULATION
AS OF 2020

27 minutesAVERAGE
COMMUTE TIME

$127,208MEDIAN
HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$64,325PER CAPITA
INCOME

665POPULATION
PER SQUARE MILE

750.51SQUARE MILES
OF LAND

94.9%HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE

57.1%BACHELOR'S DEGREE
OR HIGHER

Fips

Fips Code 42029

Population

2020 to 2025 Change up 4.2%

2010 Count 498,886

2025 Estimate (V2025) 557,116

2020 Estimate (V2025) 534,415

Age Distribution (Years Old)

0 to 4 5.3%

5 to 17 21.3%

18 to 64 54.7%

65 and Older 18.7%

Gender

Male 49.6%

Female 50.4%

Computer and Internet use

Households with a computer 97.0%

Households with a broadband Internet subscription 94.7%

Language

English is Second Language, Age 5+ 13.8%

English is First Language, Age 5+ 86.2%

Veterans

Veterans 20,620

Income

People in Poverty 6.4%

Housing

Total Housing Units 212,724

Households 204,774

Average Household Size 2.60

Owner-Occupied 75.1%

Multi-Family 18.2%

Owner-Occupied Median Value $485,600

Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage $2,660

Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage $977

Median gross rent $1,763

Building Permits

New Private Housing Issued 2024 1,529

Years at Residence

1 Year or More 89.7%

Less Than 1 Year 10.3%

Business and Employment

Private non-farm Establishments 15,102

Private non-farm Employment 262,454

Private non-farm Employment Growth 0.0%

Nonemployer Establishments 47,096

Number of Firms 12,627

Business Production

Value of Shipments $6,202,298,000

Wholesale Trade $17,031,513,000

Retail Trade $14,687,856,000

Retail Sales Per Capita $24,626

Accommodation and Food Services $1,009,890,000

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