Livability Score

81
/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 (7) A+
Tsaôcca
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Coffee & Ice Cream Bar
Coffee Shop
Fenn's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dia Doce Cupcakes and Cathey’s Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Nudy’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
High Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Timothy's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Chester County History Center
Museum
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Melton Art Center
Museum
Chester County Art Association
Theatre Arts
Antique Ice Tool Museum
Museum
John A. Farrell Stadium
Stadium
Strodes Mill Gallery, Inc.
Art Gallery
American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
Museum
Brandywine Picnic Park
Attraction
Greenwood
Theatre Arts
Westtown Station Gallery
Art Gallery
Barton Test Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (22) A+
Kildare's Irish Pub
Bar
DP Dough
Fast Food
Buddy’s Burgers
Fast Food
Iron Hill Brewery
Bar
Ryan’s Pub
Bar
A Taste of Olive
Deli
Insomnia Cookies
Sweets
The Pizza Pit
Fast Food
Saloon 151
Bar
Stove and Tap
Bar
The Social
Bar
The Note
Bar
The Note
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Beer Mill
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Sam’s Pizza Island
Fast Food
Taco Bell / KFC
Fast Food
Capriotti’s
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
Shambhala Center West Chester
Community Centre
symmetry pilates
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
GreshFit Preformance Bike Fitting
Gym
Fitbody Boot Camp
Gym
Crossfit Explode
Gym
iCORE Fitness
Gym
West Chester Area YMCA
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Athletic Center
Gym
Groceries (10) A+
Cookie Dope
Bakery
Health Market
Health Food
Baked
Bakery
The Mediterranean Bakery
Bakery
Carlino's Market
Grocery Store
La Baguette Magique
Bakery
Country Bagel
Bakery
The Master's Baker
Bakery
Nuevo Mexico
Grocery Store
Hannum Seafood & Produce
Seafood
Giant
Grocery Store
HRDQStore
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Colonial Village Meat Market
Butcher
Country Bagel Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Amish Market
Grocery Store
Cakes & Candies By Maryellen
Bakery
Gadaleto's Seafood Market
Seafood
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
lulu’s casita
Playground
John O. Green Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Barclay Grounds
Park
Marshall Square
Park
Horace Pippin Park
Park
Everhart Park
Park
Nield Street Playground
Park
Academic Quad
Park
Rustin Park
Park
Green Field
Park
Hoopes Park
Park
Mosteller Park
Park
Paoli Pike Park
Park
Hallowell Park
Park
South Concord Park
Park
West Goshen Community Park
Park
East Bradford Park
Park
Bicking Park
Park
Sconnelltown Park
Park
Copeland School Park
Park
Timber Top Farm
Park
Jefferis Ford Nature Area
Park
Robert E. Lambert Park
Park
Coopersmith Park
Park
Shops (33) A+
Big Jewelers
Fashion
Hair Innovations
Hairdresser
Sunset Hill Jewelers
Fashion
Kaly
Clothing
Fairman's
Clothing
Kaplan's Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Malena's
Clothing
Veruzka
Clothing
Refinery
Hairdresser
May23
Clothing
Moonflower Boutique
Clothing
Jane Chalfant
Clothing
Blink
Clothing
Artistic Eyewear
Optician
The Brow Bar
Beauty
Aristocrats
Beauty
Champions Barber Shop
Hairdresser
phineas gage
Clothing
H. Rose
Clothing
West Chester Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Hart’s Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Kati Mac
Florist
Halladay Florist
Florist
Van Ryan’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Avanté Salon
Beauty
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in West Chester.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
Church Street Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Wayne Bus Stop
Bus Stop
S Lot Bus Stop
Bus Stop
HSC Bus Stop
Bus Stop
East Village Bus Stop
Bus Stop
SC Apts Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Village Clubhouse
Bus Stop
Q Lot Bus Stop
Bus Stop
R Lot
Bus Stop
Village Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in West Chester is 130/100 - which is 32% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A

West Chester crime rates are 1,050 per 100k, which is 40% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
883 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
167 crimes per 100k A
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employment C

The median income in West Chester is $62,092 - which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$62,092 C-
Unemployment Rate
4.9% F
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Good Will Fire Co. No. 2
Fire Station
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
West Chester Police Department
Police
Good Will Fire Company
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Chester Cardiology
Hospital
Briglia Dental Group
Dentist
First West Chester Fire Station
Fire Station
East Bradford Dental
Dentist
Fame Fire Company No. 3
Fire Station
Restorative Pain Care
Doctor
Chester County Hospital
Hospital
Government Services Center
Police
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Government Services Center
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CHOP Primary Care, West Chester
Clinic
West Side Kids Dentistry
Dentist
West Goshen Township Police Department
Police
Chester County Eye Care
Doctor
Fern Hill Medical Campus
Hospital
Five Point Medical Pavilion
Doctor
East Bradford Township Police Station
Police
Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C+

West Chester home prices are $389,600 - which is 132% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$389,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
6.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The West Chester graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
74% B+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (23) A+
Ymca Kindergarten Academy
St Agnes Catholic School
Chester Co Family Academy Cs
West Chester Friends School
Hillsdale El Sch
Fern Hill El Sch
Old Paths Baptist Academy
East Bradford El Sch
Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
Glen Acres El Sch
Stetson Ms
St Maximilian Kolbe Parish School
J R Fugett Ms
Pennsylvania Leadership Cs
E N Peirce Ms
Chesterbrook Academy#15
Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
Ss Peter And Paul School
Kindercare Learning Center
Westtown School
Mary C Howse El Sch
East Goshen El Sch
High Schools (5) F
West Chester Henderson Hs
Old Paths Baptist Academy
Pennsylvania Leadership Cs
West Chester East Hs
West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs
The Concept School
Westtown School
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ratings A+

West Chester has an overall rating of 95% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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West Chester, PA Area Guide

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West Chester Area Facts

  • West Chester has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Chester crime rates are 40% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in West Chester is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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West Chester, PA: the Historic Town of sightseeing! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I love West Chester! It's a charming small suburb of Philadelphia, PA. I've been living in the city of West Chester practically all my life and haven't considered moving. The schools are excellent if you have any children and there are lots of Colleges to attend. West Chester Uni ...Read More versity (WCU) is the largest of the 14 state universities that make up the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). And the neighbors are like family; everyone watches out for one another and their children.

The best areas in West Chester, PA are the parks and they are absolutely beautiful. West Chester has some of the longest, scenic walking trails around. When I decide to go hiking, Timber Top Farm Trail on 826 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA. is the place to go. The trail is about 2.5 miles long on a cultivated field. I usually keep this adventuring rolling all Summer long by joining one of my favorite club's, the Chester County Trail Club. The Club allows me the opportunity to fellowship with other hikers, where I have made lasting friendships.

West Chester has quite a bit of historical sites to visit. I always have somewhere new and exciting for the family to visit. The best historical sites are; Birmingham Hill Landmark, Chester County Historical Society, and Brandywine Battlefield. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      lulu’s casita
      John O. Green Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Barclay Grounds
      Marshall Square
      Horace Pippin Park
      Everhart Park
      Nield Street Playground

      Entertainment

      Chester County History Center
      Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
      Melton Art Center
      Chester County Art Association
      Antique Ice Tool Museum
      John A. Farrell Stadium
      Strodes Mill Gallery, Inc.
      American Helicopter Museum & Education Center

      Food & Drink

      Kildare's Irish Pub
      DP Dough
      Buddy’s Burgers
      Iron Hill Brewery
      Ryan’s Pub
      A Taste of Olive
      Insomnia Cookies
      The Pizza Pit

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in West Chester? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in West Chester.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Chester? The cost of living in West Chester is 130/100 - which is 32% higher than Pennsylvania.
      West Chester
      130

      30% 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 West Chester? West Chester crime rates are 1,050, which are 40% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,050 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 96

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -38%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in West Chester? The median income in West Chester is $62,092 which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $62,09212% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,00921% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are West Chester home prices? West Chester home prices are $389,600 - which is 132% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $389,600111% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,29336% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      36%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does West Chester have good schools? The West Chester graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      55% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Chester a good place to live? West Chester has an overall rating of 95% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      9 total surveys

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