Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
Kennett Square
Kennett Square, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,835
Population
6,259
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Relish the Mushroom Capital of the World’s small-town charm
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Kennett Square earned the title of Mushroom Capital of the World for good reason — this small Chester County borough produces over 500 million pounds of mushrooms annually, representing roughly half of the country's entire crop. Tucked inside the rolling Brandywine Valley, the borough spans just two square miles, yet packs in a walkable downtown along State Street lined with local shops, art galleries, and farm-to-table eateries. Anson B. Nixon Park offers green space right in town, while the world-renowned Longwood Gardens sits just minutes away. Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Lancaster are all within an hour's drive, making Kennett Square a practical base with a genuinely small-town feel.
Renters will find a range of options here, from cozy apartments above downtown storefronts to townhomes and apartment communities nestled along the borough's quieter residential streets. The rental market stays active year-round, with studio through three-bedroom layouts available to suit different needs. Each September, the beloved Mushroom Festival draws crowds from across the region to celebrate the borough's agricultural roots with food, live music, and community pride — a tradition that captures exactly what makes Kennett Square worth calling home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,402
Average: $96,225
Education
1,893
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,598
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kennett Square has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kennett Square, PA is $785 for a studio, $1,835 for one bedroom, $2,182 for two bedrooms, and $2,805 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kennett Square has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,835/month
734 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kennett Square, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
394 Students
Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
Public
Grades K-5
562 Students
Public
Grades K-5
283 Students
Charles F Patton Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
915 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,306 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,286 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bucktoe Creek Preserve
- Longwood Gardens
- Auburn Heights Preserve
- Ashland Nature Center
- Coverdale Farm
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
Top Apartments in Kennett Square
Houses for Rent in Kennett Square
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.