Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Downingtown, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,862
Population
8,256
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A peaceful neighborhood with big city amenities
Trains
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Breweries
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Parks
When it comes to schools, public parks, and divine dining, Downington, Pennsylvania does not disappoint. Just 33 miles west of Philadelphia, Downington is a quiet area with a great school district and unique local businesses. Get your free weekend tour of Victory Brewing Company, where you can enjoy craft beers and local eats. Station Taproom is also a great choice, with its hip atmosphere, variety of taps, and Sunday brunch. If you’re feeling fancy, visit Amani’s BYOB for an intimate, rustic setting with the option to bring your own adult beverage. Downington has several parks for its residents where you can bike, hike, fish, and picnic. You can even try out rock climbing at the Downington Rock Gym off Acorn Lane. Golf times are always available to Downington residents at the Downington Inn Golf Course and Country Club. If you need access to public transportation, visit the Downington Amtrak, the town’s public train station.
Explore the City
Estrella Tacos Y Mas is another popular dining option along Lancaster Ave in Downingtown.
The paths at Kerr Park cross the Brandywine Creek at this footbridge.
Older duplexes sit alongside a small colonial in the historic section of Downingtown.
Downingtown people get ready to hop aboard the Septa train.
New construction can be found in a few places throughout Downingtown.
These skillful golfers made it past the pond and onto Downingtown Country Club's green.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,080
Average: $92,305
Education
2,865
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,212
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Downingtown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downingtown, PA is $1,513 for a studio, $1,858 for one bedroom, $2,072 for two bedrooms, and $2,951 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downingtown has increased by 4.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,858/month
797 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,930/month
1,644 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downingtown, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
652 Students
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
Public
Grades K-5
479 Students
Public
Grades K-5
637 Students
Public
Grades K-5
543 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,154 Students
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Public
Grades K-8
1,046 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
924 Students
Downingtown High School West Campus
Public
Grades 9-12
1,798 Students
Technical College High School Brandywine Campus
Public
Grades 9-12
93 Students
Chester Co Technical College High School-Brandywi
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wawa Preserve
- Marsh Creek State Park
- Stroud Preserve
- Springton Manor Farm
- Springton Manor Farm Carriage House
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.