Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 24% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
13%
West Chester, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,815
Population
15,560
Renter Mix
64% Rent
The historic home to West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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An ideal blend of urban amenities and suburban streets, West Chester is a part of the Philadelphia metro area, located only 25 miles west of downtown. Home to the West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the city offers a pleasant blend of families, professionals, students, and faculty. West Chester is known for its historic charm and offers several historical landmarks and longstanding architecture. An array of local and chain restaurant, bars, and breweries await in Downtown West Chester, giving residents a wide variety of dining options. The city is known for its top performing public school district, so families are more than happy living here. A mix of longstanding homes and modern, upscale apartments are available for rent in West Chester.
Explore the City
West Chester residents are proud to show their history through their murals.
West Chester's murals greet you as soon as you enter the neighborhood.
Creole styling adorns many homes in West Chester.
This lively fountain is a popular attraction on a hot day in West Chester.
Many outdoor dining options such as the Split Rail Tavern await visitors to West Chester.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,069
Average: $95,862
Education
7,233
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,353
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Chester has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
64%
Non-Renters
36%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Chester, PA is $1,509 for a studio, $1,812 for one bedroom, $2,108 for two bedrooms, and $2,726 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Chester has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,812/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$3,134/month
1,422 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,876/month
1,243 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,347/month
1,429 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Chester, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
578 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Public
Grades K-5
545 Students
Public
Grades K-5
517 Students
Public
Grades K-5
510 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
908 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
843 Students
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
3,283 Students
21st Century Cyber Charter School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,239 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,239 Students
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,210 Students
West Chester Henderson High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,429 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,251 Students
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
3,283 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,239 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- West Chester University Planetarium
- West Chester Railroad
- Wawa Preserve
- Stroud Preserve
- The Barn at Spring Brook Farm
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
Top Apartments in West Chester
Houses for Rent in West Chester
Property Management Companies in West Chester, PA
Metropolitan Management Corporation
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17
Communities
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2,483
Units
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10
Cities
4 Communities in West Chester
Halfpenny Management Company
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20
Communities
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1,467
Units
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13
Cities
3 Communities in West Chester
Willow Bridge
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715
Communities
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197,210
Units
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337
Cities
2 Communities in West Chester
Hankin Group
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10
Communities
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2,306
Units
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4
Cities
2 Communities in West Chester
Greystar
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3,528
Communities
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969,822
Units
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898
Cities
1 Community in West Chester
Morgan Properties
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389
Communities
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108,169
Units
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237
Cities
1 Community in West Chester
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.