Livability Score

89
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Coopertown Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Farmhouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Nudy's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
Kismet
Art Gallery
Innovative Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Bowling Palace
Bowling Alley
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Highland Orchards Petting Zoo
Zoo
Food and Drink (12) C+
Margo's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Sweets
Bakers of Buffington
Sweets
Chelsy's Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
East Branch Brewing Company
Bar
Rita's Water Ice
Sweets
Crossroads
Bar
The Creamery at the Farmhouse
Sweets
Lou Beverage
Alcohol
Station Taproom
Bar
Bottle Room
Bar
Frank's American Pub
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Brandywine Valley Bread
Sweets
Wings to Go
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
Planet Fitness
Gym
Downingtown Yoga and Meditation Center
Gym
Downingtown Rock Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Elation
Gym
West Bradford Township
Community Centre
Alpha phy fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Kimberton Whole Foods
Grocery Store
Pepperidge Farm
Bakery
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Giant Food Stores
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
West Bradford Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Kerr Park
Park
Marinelli Park
Park
Kardon Park
Park
Johnsontown Park
Park
Samuel Tabas Memorial Park
Park
Lloyd Park
Park
Bell Tavern Park
Park
Williamsburg Park
Park
Harmony hill Playground
Playground
Dowlin Forge Park
Park
Caln Park
Park
Starr Farm Park
Park
Caln Park Playground
Playground
Spring Run Park
Park
M. John Johnson Nature Center
Park
LYA Shamona Main Field
Park
Charles H. Martin Memorial Park
Park
LYA Shamona Peck Field
Park
swings
Playground
Broad Run Park
Park
Bondsville Mill Park
Park
Shadyside Park
Park
Beacon Hill Park
Park
LYA Lionville Fields
Park
Grove Park
Park
Shops (25) A+
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Pulse Beauty Academy
Hairdresser
Downingtown Running Co
Clothing
Belle Vie Salon
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Flowers by Jenna Paige
Florist
All Star Images
Hairdresser
The Bud-N-Bloom Boutique
Florist
Signature Style Hair Salon
Hairdresser
30 East Salon
Hairdresser
J & L Creative Nails
Beauty
Four J's
Home Improvement
Belaro Jewelers
Fashion
Dane Decor
Interior Decoration
Lowe Riders Bikes and Boards
Bicycle
Eddie's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Love Street Vintage Home
Furniture
Creekside Antiques
Furniture
Deja Vu
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Dazio's Little Italy Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
Conley Kitchens and Baths
Interior Decoration
Kiyoko Custom Interiors
Interior Decoration
Maxwell's Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Downingtown.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Downingtown
Transit Station
Lancaster Ave/Woodbine Road 135 Stop
Bus Stop
Lancaster Ave/Brandywine Square Route 135
Bus Stop
135 Route
Bus Stop
135 Route
Bus Stop
Thorndale
Transit Station
Whitford
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.9% D
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Downingtown is 114/100 - which is 16% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Downingtown crime rates are 1,301 per 100k, which is 26% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,095 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
207 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Downingtown is $74,075 - which is 35% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$74,075 B
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
AFC Urgent Care
Doctor
Eric Schneider Optometrist
Doctor
Bayada Nurses
Doctor
Downingtown Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Downingtown Police Station
Police
Minquas Fire Company No. 2
Fire Station
Reardon Dental Care
Dentist
Relative Care
Doctor
Precision Eye Care
Doctor
Orthodontics - Dr James Pardini
Doctor
Dr. Charles Messa
Dentist
Minquas Fire Company No. 1
Fire Station
Patient First
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chester County Eye Care
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
West Bradford Substation Fire Station
Fire Station
West Bradford Substation Fire Station
Fire Station
Thorndale Fire Station
Fire Station
Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company, Station 38
Fire Station
Caln Township Police Station
Police
Quik-Stop Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Tower Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Gental Dental
Dentist
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Downingtown home prices are $253,100 - which is 51% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$253,100 A
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A+

The Downingtown graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
79% A-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (12) A
Lori Petrie Preschool
East Ward El Sch
Beaver Creek El Sch
21St Century Cyber Cs
Bradford Hgts El Sch
Uwchlan Hills El Sch
Collegium Cs
Caln El Sch
Kindercare Learning Center
Lionville El Sch
Mary C Howse El Sch
West Bradford El Sch
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Shamona Creek El Sch
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch
Insight Pa Cyber Cs
High Schools (5) C-
Downingtown Stem Academy
Bishop Shanahan High School
Downingtown Hs West Campus
Chester County Tech College Hs Brandywine
21St Century Cyber Cs
Collegium Cs
Downingtown Hs East Campus
Insight Pa Cyber Cs
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ratings A+

Downingtown has an overall rating of 88% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
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Downingtown, PA Area Guide

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Downingtown Area Facts

  • Downingtown has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downingtown crime rates are 26% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Downingtown is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downingtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kerr Park
      Marinelli Park
      Kardon Park
      Johnsontown Park
      Samuel Tabas Memorial Park
      Lloyd Park
      Bell Tavern Park
      Williamsburg Park

      Entertainment

      Kismet
      Innovative Performing Arts Center
      Bowling Palace
      Regal Cinemas
      Highland Orchards Petting Zoo

      Food & Drink

      Margo's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
      Bakers of Buffington
      Chelsy's Tavern
      McDonald's
      East Branch Brewing Company
      Rita's Water Ice
      Crossroads
      The Creamery at the Farmhouse

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downingtown? Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Downingtown.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downingtown? The cost of living in Downingtown is 114/100 - which is 16% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Downingtown
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downingtown? Downingtown crime rates are 1,301, which are 26% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,301 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -40%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downingtown? The median income in Downingtown is $74,075 which is 35% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $74,07534% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,21025% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downingtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Downingtown Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Eric Schneider Optometrist
      Bayada Nurses
      AFC Urgent Care
      Precision Eye Care
      Orthodontics - Dr James Pardini
      Relative Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Downingtown home prices? Downingtown home prices are $253,100 - which is 51% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $253,10037% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,25833% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Downingtown have good schools? The Downingtown graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      79%

      64% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downingtown a good place to live? Downingtown has an overall rating of 88% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      6 total surveys

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