West Chester, PA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Chester County Β· Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for West Chester based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
West Chester
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 62Income: 54Home Value: 48Safety: 100Education: 42Median Age: 41Climate: 50Cost of Living: 74

Quick Stats

Population

19,235

2023 ACS

Median Income

$81,492

2023

Median Home Value

$481,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,661

2023

Median Age

24.8

Unemployment

7.1%

Cost of Living Index

147.6

100 = national avg

West Chester is a city in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 19,235 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. West Chester is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in West Chester is $81,492, and the median home value is $481,300. The cost of living index is 147.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,661 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, and the median age is 24.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

19,235

Male

8,751

45.5%

Female

10,484

54.5%

Median Age

24.8

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

29.6%

High School or Higher

39.4%

Foreign Born

5.3%

Veterans

2.4%

Married

20.6%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.416

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

74.0%

Foreign Born

5.3%

White
74.0%
Black
13.9%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
0.0%
Two or More
5.8%
Other
4.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%

2,102 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

89.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
780 (37.1%)
Puerto Rican
963 (45.8%)
Dominican
90 (4.3%)
Guatemalan
35 (1.7%)
Ecuadorian
37 (1.8%)
Peruvian
4 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
193 (9.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
87 (20.8%)
Chinese
48 (11.5%)
Filipino
29 (6.9%)
Vietnamese
54 (12.9%)
Korean
28 (6.7%)
Japanese
20 (4.8%)
Cambodian
26 (6.2%)
Thai
62 (14.8%)
Taiwanese
46 (11.0%)
Other Asian
20 (4.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
8 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

18,782

English Only

89.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,410 speakers

Limited English

3.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,410 (7.5%)
Other Languages
151 (0.8%)
Other Indo-European
110 (0.6%)
Slavic Languages
80 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
78 (0.4%)
Other Asian
75 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
33 (0.2%)
German
29 (0.2%)
Chinese
26 (0.1%)
Korean
17 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.2%

Limited English Proficiency

3.9%

Spanish
37.0% limited English
Other Languages
41.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
11.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
50.0% limited English
Other Asian
76.0% limited English
Chinese
57.7% limited English
Korean
5.9% limited English
Arabic
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

459

2.4% of population

Disability Rate

32.2%

148 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$35,384

Unemployment Rate

10.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
30.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
3.3%
Vietnam
52.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
21.4%
35-54
9.8%
55-64
7.0%
65-74
43.1%
75+
18.7%

Male Veterans

355

77.3%

Female Veterans

104

22.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$35,384

Non-Veteran Income

$27,534

Difference

$7,850

28.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

148

Without Disability

311

Disability Rate

32.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

17,059

#1 Ancestry

Irish

21.6% (4,146)

#2 Ancestry

German

17.9% (3,452)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

15.5% (2,976)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
21.6%
German
17.9%
Italian
15.5%
English
8.4%
Polish
5.0%
American
2.5%
European
2.5%
Scottish
1.9%
Russian
1.7%
Welsh
1.5%
Sub-Saharan African
1.4%
French
1.3%
Arab
0.9%
Lithuanian
0.9%
Hungarian
0.8%
West Indian
0.8%
British
0.7%
Czech
0.6%
Greek
0.5%
Swedish
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

7,001

Family Households

2,511

35.9%

Married Couples

1,725

24.6%

Non-Family Households

4,490

64.1%

Single Mother Households

487

7.0%

Single Father Households

299

4.3%

Living Alone

3,044

43.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

1,613

In Married Couple

1,121

69.5%

With Single Mother

424

26.3%

With Single Father

68

4.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$120,625

Married Couple Income

$154,076

Single Mother Income

$36,074

Single Father Income

$101,619

Avg Family Size

2.1

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

129

Grandparents Responsible

109

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$81,492

+11% vs national

Per Capita Income

$44,115

+19% vs national

Poverty Rate

18.3%

+35% vs national

Gini Index

0.4904

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.1%

+37% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.4%

of households

How West Chester Compares

West Chester vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. West Chester is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

πŸ“Š

Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in West Chester. The median household income here is $81,492.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
12.5%
$25-50K
20.4%
$50-75K
14.1%
$75-100K
14.9%
$100-150K
16.9%
$150-200K
8.6%
$200K+
12.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.1%

+39% vs PA avg

Labor Force

12,061

Employed

11,203

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

29.6%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

24.8

Work from Home

14.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

147.6

100 = national avg

+47.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$64,961

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$153,545

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
209.1
Food
112.3
Transportation
100.1
Healthcare
109.8
Utilities
129.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,520

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,810

per month

The median household income in West Chester, PA is $81,492, which is 11.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $44,115. The poverty rate of 18.3% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4904, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 12,061. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 14.9% working from home. About 63.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 147.6, which is 47.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 209.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $64,961 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$590,000

Median List Price

$795,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$298

Days on Market

28

Active Inventory

5

Months of Supply

0.7

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$630,331

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,077

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

28.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

28.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.8%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
28.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
28.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 8.0%List Price ↑ 59.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

7

New Listings

3

Pending Sales

7

Homes Sold ↓ 41.7%New Listings ↓ 83.3%Pending ↓ 68.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$298

Median List $/SF

$343

Sale $/SF ↑ 0.0%List $/SF ↑ 25.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

West Chester vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. West Chester is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$481,300

Median Rent

$1,661

Total Housing Units

7,371

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner Occupied

34.9%

Renter Occupied

65.2%

Median Property Tax

$4,697

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,840

Housing Types

Single Family
49.1%
Multi-Family
50.7%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,697

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.98%

of home value

Median Home Value

$481,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,945

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,697) by the median home value ($481,300). In West Chester, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.98%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in West Chester, PA is $590,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 28 days on the market. 28.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 0.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $298. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,077/month. About 34.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 7,371 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,697. The effective tax rate is 0.98%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.15

per 1,000 residents

-17% vs national

Property Crime Rate

12.50

per 1,000 residents

-27% vs national

Total Crimes

293

2024

Violent Clearance

81%

cases solved

Property Clearance

30%

cases solved

YoY Change

-6.6%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How West Chester Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

West Chester vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. West Chester is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 45.9%Property ↓ 27.7%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

West Chester police solve 94% of aggravated assault cases but only 25% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent40.2025.0%
RobberyViolent80.4062.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent311.5593.5%
BurglaryProperty281.4025.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty21110.5530.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty110.5527.3%

West Chester, PA reported 43 violent crimes and 250 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.15 per 1,000 residents is 17.3% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 81% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 211 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 3.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024432502.1512.50
2023462122.3010.61
2020192230.9411.03
2019492792.4213.77
2018373091.8215.22
2017503042.4815.06
2016594042.9320.07
2015773353.9717.29

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

91.9

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

95.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

10.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

85.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

26

Public Assistance

$26.6M

Individual Assistance

$7.2M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $26.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida β†’HurricaneSep 2021$15.4M$3.1M
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$7.7M$2.8M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’SnowstormMar 2016β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2014β€”β€”
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Lee β†’FloodSep 2011$315K$11K
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee β†’FloodSep 2011β€”β€”
Hurricane Irene β†’HurricaneSep 2011β€”$389K
Hurricane Irene β†’HurricaneAug 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms β†’SnowstormApr 2010$2.3Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides β†’Severe StormJun 2006β€”$185K
Hurricane Katrina β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Tropical Depression Ivan β†’HurricaneSep 2004β€”$183K
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… β†’Severe StormSep 2004β€”β€”
Tropical Storms Henri and Isabel and Rel… β†’Severe StormSep 2003β€”$604K
Snow β†’Severe StormMar 2003$875Kβ€”
Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodJan 1996β€”β€”
Blizzard of 96 β†’SnowstormJan 1996β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 27 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,910

Total Claims Paid

$37,557,563

Avg Claim Payout

$19,664

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

8

Federal Funding

$1,075,087

Properties Protected

4

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.44

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine5$942,322
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$0
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$56,250
601.1: Generators1$76,515

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

West Chester has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, winter weather, heat wave. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 1,910 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $26,621,601 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,188,220 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

β€”

Depression Rate

β€”

Diabetes Rate

β€”

Uninsured Rate

β€”

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

West Chester has an obesity rate of β€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.9 mi

Chester County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Chester County Hospital1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Paoli Hospital8.6 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Riddle Memorial Hospital10.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Coatesville Va Medical Center12.0 miAcute Care - Veterans Administrationβ€”β€”
Phoenixville Hospital12.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

1,620

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
WESTTOWN SCHOOL9000
CAPE MAY MOBILE ESTATES4200
DEVEREUX FOUNDATION BRANDYWINE3002

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-21% vs national

Drive Alone

63.6%

-19% vs national

Public Transit

1.5%

+70% vs national

Work From Home

14.9%

+60% vs national

Carpool

5.7%

Walk / Bike

13.8%

combined

How West Chester's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

2-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202312000
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in West Chester, PA is 19 minutes, which is 20.5% below the national average of 23 minutes. 63.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 14.9% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 1.5% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 5.7% of workers carpool. 13.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.3%

of households

No Internet

4.3%

of households

Total Households

7,001

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.3%
Cellular Data Plan
86.5%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.5%
No Internet Access
4.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

92.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.6%

of households

Tablet

66.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.3%
Smartphone
92.6%
Desktop / Laptop
80.6%
Tablet
66.8%
Smartphone Only
5.9%
No Computer
3.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.8Β’

per kWh

-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0Β’

per kWh

-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$145

residential

-1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

4% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

West Chester vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

1,620

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WESTTOWN SCHOOLCommunityGround water9000
CAPE MAY MOBILE ESTATESCommunityGround water4200
DEVEREUX FOUNDATION BRANDYWINECommunityGround water3002

90.8% of households in West Chester have broadband internet access. 76.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.3% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,620 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. West Chester is located in Chester County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in West Chester.

Election Overview

Source: Chester County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

184,281

56.7%

GOP Votes

137,299

42.3%

Total Votes

324,964

Margin

D+14.5%

Shift from 2020

R+2.6pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+14.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024184,281137,299324,96456.7%42.3%D+14.5
2020182,372128,565315,75357.8%40.7%D+17.0
2016140,188115,582266,63752.6%43.4%D+9.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Chester County recorded 324,964 total votes. Democrats won the county with 56.7% of the vote compared to 42.3% for Republicans, a margin of D+14.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Chester County has shifted 5.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

472

Total Assets

$3.8B

Total Income

$1.4B

Per 10K Residents

245.4

nonprofits

+266.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

69

Median Assets

$205K

Oldest Active

1933

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
67
Human Services
52
Philanthropy
40
Recreation & Sports
39
Arts & Culture
36
Religion
29
Health Care
22
Animal-Related
9
Youth Development
9
Medical Research
8
Community Improvement
8
Public Safety
7
International
7
Public Benefit
7
Environment
5
Mental Health
5
Crime & Legal
5
Civil Rights
5
Voluntary Health
4
Housing & Shelter
4
Unknown
4
Food & Agriculture
3
Employment
2
Science & Tech
1
89.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $3.4B of $3.8B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in West Chester

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ACCESSLEX INSTITUTEPublic Benefit$1.8B$143.7M1993
CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITALHealth Care$530.5M$507.4M1933
LOR FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$323.4M$93.9M2007
UNIVERSITY STUDENT HOUSINGEducation$173.4M$35.2M2004
ARTHUR N RUPE FOUNDATIONβ€”$162.8M$95.3M1992
CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$118.4M$23.4M1994
PENNSYLVANIA LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOLSEducation$114.5M$70.4M2005
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BRANDYWINEHuman Services$83.3M$57.0M1945
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$65.7M$22.6M2000
BARCLAY FRIENDSHealth Care$55.4M$24.7M1980
21ST CENTURY CYBER CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$43.6M$22.9M2002
FRIENDS BOARDING HOME OF CONCORD QUARTERLY MEETINGβ€”$28.7M$8.5M1942
BRANDYWINE VALLEY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALSAnimal-Related$27.5M$19.4M1946
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE INCHealth Care$27.5M$25.6M1998
BRANDYWINE RED CLAY ALLIANCEEnvironment$25.7M$2.6M1947
THE ARC OF CHESTER COUNTYβ€”$16.2M$34.2M2009
WEST CHESTER VOLUNTEER FIREMENS RELIEF ASSOCATIONPublic Safety$13.1M$446K1996
CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$11.9M$10.5M1984
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY STUDENT SERVICES INCEducation$11.0M$30.6M1988
GOSHEN FIRE COMPANYβ€”$10.7M$3.7M1975
CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYArts & Culture$10.2M$1.3M1945
HELIX BAR REVIEW INCEducation$10.2M$867K2020
IGN FOUNDATIONβ€”$10.0M$8.8M1990
FIRST CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$7.7M$3.2M2005
THE FUND FOR WOMEN AND GIRLSHuman Services$5.7M$2.2M2003
UPTOWN ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCEArts & Culture$5.6M$2.0M2012
GOOD FELLOWSHIP CLUB OF CHESTER COUNTY INCβ€”$5.4M$6.3M1990
FAME FIRE COMPANY NO 3 OF WEST CHESTER PAPublic Safety$5.4M$311K2015
WEST CHESTER SOCCER CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$5.3M$4.3M1990
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTYHuman Services$5.0M$3.0M1998
FRIENDS ASSOCIATION FOR CARE & PROTECTION OF CHILDRENHuman Services$5.0M$6.0M1934
PLURABEL FUNDPhilanthropy$4.5M$6.2M2015
ACTS OF GENEROSITYPhilanthropy$4.3M$1.6M2007
WEST CHESTER FOOD CUPBOARDFood & Agriculture$3.8M$4.6M2013
SOPHIA G COXE CHARITABLE TRUST FUNDβ€”$3.5M$1.3M1951
SAFE HARBOR OF CHESTER COUNTY INCHousing & Shelter$3.2M$958K1994
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONβ€”$3.2M$260K1973
THEODORE AND JUDITH SIKORSKI FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.9M$422K2015
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA BLEEDING DISORDERS FOUNDATIONMedical Research$2.9M$628K1997
SHRITA CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.8M$92K2004
FAMILY SERVICE OF CHESTER COUNTYHuman Services$2.7M$4.7M1970
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH AGENCIES INCβ€”$2.7M$43K1986
T P STATHIS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.6M$1.0M2000
MULLEN FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.6M$3.7M1992
WEST BRADFORD VOLUNTEER FIREMENS RELIEF ASSOCIATIONPublic Safety$2.5M$261K2011
CHARLES A MELTON ARTS & EDUCATION CENTERHuman Services$2.5M$1.3M1950
CRIME VICTIMS CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY INCβ€”$2.1M$2.1M1978
FIRST WEST CHESTER FIRE COPublic Safety$2.1M$247K2009
CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATIONβ€”$2.1M$484K1950
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CONSORTIUM OF CHESTER COUNTYHealth Care$2.0M$3.9M1994

West Chester, PA has 472 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $3.8B. The most common category is Education, with 67 organizations. 69 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 245.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1933.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

839

Total Approved

$306.0M

Jobs Supported

7,601

Per 10K Residents

436.2

SBA loans

+571.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

109

Top Lender

Citizens Bank, National Association

119 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

766

Total Amount

$259.7M

Avg Loan

$339,068

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$192.0M(74%)

Jobs Supported

6,514

5049% of all loans

Loans

73

Total Amount

$46.3M

Avg Loan

$634,521

Median Loan

$442,000

7(a) β€” 91%504 β€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

121

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$85.3M

28% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$704,849

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services105 loans
NAICS 54
$30.0M
Accommodation & Food Services96 loans
NAICS 72
$52.2M
Construction88 loans
NAICS 23
$30.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance77 loans
NAICS 62
$24.5M
Wholesale Trade66 loans
NAICS 42
$39.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
North American Cable Equipment Inc.6$5.8M
Diplomat Closet Design Inc5$5.0M
Alliance Environmental Llc1$5.0M
8 Stones West Chester Llc1$5.0M
Ice Line2$4.5M
Ram-t Corporation3$4.5M
Main Line Wine Company3$4.3M
Rbss Acquisition Corp2$4.2M
Star Printing Inc.1$4.0M
Mauger and Company Inc.2$4.0M

West Chester, PA has received 839 SBA loans totaling $306.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 766 loans (91% of the total), supporting 6,514 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 73 loans totaling $46.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in West Chester is Citizens Bank, National Association with 119 loans. That works out to 436.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

20

Total Population

326,302

Avg Median Income

-$99,875,911

Avg Home Value

-$66,171,212

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
19017297N/A$553,600N/A0.5
19052617$137,083$354,900N/A0.3
1906011,476$174,756$516,400N/A7.7
1907321,587$131,061$581,400$1,98720.5
193018,319$157,500$537,300$1,8023.6
1931211,901$199,107$805,400$1,6789.6
1931710,844$154,933$588,600$2,00321.8
19319713N/A$569,900N/A0.7
1933552,524$136,839$464,400$1,64743.3
1934120,660$122,992$486,900$2,04513.7
1934220,654$136,647$579,400$2,29819.8
19345751N/AN/AN/A0.4
1934823,435$118,367$518,200$1,58836.8
1935528,650$162,917$662,200$1,96038.3
193722,294$120,172$292,900$2,0610.9
193732,288$208,920$710,500N/A3.2
19375272$250,001$614,300N/A0.5
1938050,093$122,876$530,400$1,82030.5
1938253,035$126,159$542,400$1,78846.1
193835,892$21,445N/AN/A0.4

West Chester, PA has 20 ZIP codes with a combined population of 326,302. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$99,875,911. The average median home value is -$66,171,212. The average median monthly rent is -$266,665,533.

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