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Kennett Square, PA Area Guide

Relish the Mushroom Capital of the World’s small-town charm

Historic Charming Welcoming Diverse Lush Quaint Agricultural Walkable

Kennett Square sits in the heart of the lush Brandywine Valley, exuding an atmosphere of historic small-town charm. Affectionately dubbed the Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square is famous for mushroom farming, producing the largest amount of fresh mushrooms in the United States.

Much of the action in Kennett Square is stretched along State Street, which is home to a number of unique shops, galleries, and farm-fresh eateries. Regular events such as the annual Mushroom Festival, Kennett Brewfest, and Kennett Farmers Market bring the community together. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature in Kennett Square, with the beautiful Longwood Gardens and the Anson B. Nixon Park in town. West Chester, Wilmington, Lancaster, and Philadelphia are all within an hour’s drive of Kennett Square as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Kennett Square, PA is $783 for a studio, $1,835 for one bedroom, $2,115 for two bedrooms, and $2,831 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kennett Square has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,835/month
734 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kennett Square, PA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

32 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Unionville El School

Public

Grades K-5

Bancroft El School

Public

Grades K-5

Greenwood El School

Public

Grades K-5

Mary D Lang Kdg Center

Public

Grades K-5

Unionville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Kennett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bucktoe Creek Preserve
  • Longwood Gardens
  • Auburn Heights Preserve
  • Ashland Nature Center
  • Coverdale Farm

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 February 2026.