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Demographics for West Chester PA

Crime

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
Total Crime Risk Index 146 72 100
Personal Crime Risk Index 122 88 100
Murder Risk Index 78 98 100
Rape Risk Index 131 89 100
Robbery Risk Index 160 108 100
Assault Risk Index 149 78 100
Property Crime Risk Index 191 70 100
Burglary Risk Index 133 61 100
Larceny Risk Index 302 75 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 119 61 100

Index score (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ — We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local Real Estate agent or contact the local police department for additional information.

Population Age / Growth

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
Total Population 18,570 12,506,284 305,316,813
Population Density 10,088 272 NA
Population Change Since 1990 3% 5% 23%
Population Change Since 2000 4% 2% 8%
Population Male 47.09% 48.67% 49.3%
Population Female 52.91% 51.33% 50.7%
Median Age 23.51 39.04 35.89
Population by Age
Age 0-4 3.95% 5.82% 6.76%
Age 5-9 3.09% 5.88% 6.6%
Age 10-14 3.19% 6.26% 6.71%
Age 15-19 14.99% 6.96% 7.03%
Age 20-24 27.49% 6.86% 7.01%
Age 25-29 8.65% 6.09% 6.79%
Age 30-34 4.82% 5.75% 6.55%
Age 35-39 4.1% 6.33% 6.78%
Age 40-44 4.29% 7.17% 7.27%
Age 45-49 4.57% 7.74% 7.47%
Age 50-54 4.41% 7.55% 7.01%
Age 55-59 3.93% 6.75% 6.2%
Age 60-64 3.02% 5.39% 4.98%
Age 65-69 2.23% 4.08% 3.74%
Age 70-74 1.84% 3.35% 2.93%
Age 75-79 1.86% 3.01% 2.43%
Age 80-84 1.83% 2.53% 1.9%
Age 85+ 1.75% 2.49% 1.86%

Race

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
American Indian, Eskimo, Aluet 0.15% 0.14% 0.77%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.13% 2.5% 4.6%
Black 16.23% 10.5% 12.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.11% 0.05% 0.19%
Other 5.68% 3.5% 8.53%
White 74.7% 83.31% 73.51%
Population Hispanic 10.99% 4.57% 15.5%
Population Non Hispanic 89.01% 95.43% 84.5%

Households & Dwellings Inventory / Size

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
Households 6,258 4,867,555 113,634,428
Median Home Sale Price (where available) $210,000 NA NA
Median Dwelling Age 61 43 29
Average Household Size 2 2 3
In Current Residence 5+ Years 25% 42% 35%
Annual Residential Turnover 24% 17% 18%
Median Years in Residence 2 4 3
Households: Family 42.76% 64.98% 66.4%
Households: Non-Family 57.24% 35.02% 33.6%
Households: With Children 21.03% 30.41% 34.17%
Households: No Children 78.97% 69.59% 65.83%
Dwellings
Vacant 6.28% 11.8% 12.36%
Owner-Occupied 40.02% 63.37% 59.23%
Renter-Occupied 53.71% 24.83% 28.41%
Vehicles by Household
No Vehicles Available 9% 11% 8%
One Vehicle Available 38% 33% 33%
Two or More Vehicles Available 53% 56% 59%
Marital Status
Never Married 54.74% 22.04% 21.17%
Now Married 20.04% 42.75% 41.74%
Separated 4.32% 4.08% 4.19%
Widowed 5.06% 6.57% 5.13%
Divorced 5.65% 6.57% 7.68%

Occupation & Industry / Drive Time

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
Occupations: White Collar 82.01% 77.88% 77.74%
Occupations: Blue Collar 17.99% 22.12% 22.26%
Employees by Job Type:
Executives, Managers, Administrators 0.17% 5.2% 5.56%
Professional Specialty Occupations 5.76% 7.6% 7.61%
Sales Professionals 8.56% 1.15% 1.22%
Technologies and Technicians 1.12% 1.92% 1.75%
Sales Workers and Clerks 2.16% 4.14% 4.35%
Administrative Support 3.13% 8.92% 8.85%
Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations 9.92% 0.14% 0.12%
Private Household 0.05% 0% 0%
Protective Services 0% 0.75% 0.71%
Other Services: Site Based 0.74% 6.61% 6.28%
Other Services: Field Based 7.67% 0.27% 0.27%
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing 0.29% 0.92% 1.15%
Precision, Craft and Repair: Site Based 0.94% 4.17% 4.13%
Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based 4.17% 1.3% 1.35%
Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors 1.18% 1.2% 1.14%
Transportation Materials Moving Workers 0.86% 1.38% 1.41%
Handlers, Helpers and Laborers 1.18% 1.45% 1.33%
Employees by Industry:
Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing 18.15% 0.44% 0.5%
Mining 1.01% 0.08% 0.14%
Construction 0.02% 1.84% 2.16%
Manufacturing 1.84% 5.17% 4.56%
Transportation and Communications 1.67% 2.01% 2.05%
Wholesale Trade 0.73% 2.19% 2.35%
Retail Trade 0.89% 9.51% 9.79%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 9.94% 3.05% 3.35%
Services 4.75% 20.18% 19.36%
Public Administration 22.48% 2.66% 2.97%
Unclassified 5.53% 0.48% 0.42%
Transportation to Work:
Public 3% 5% 5%
Drive / Carpool 79% 87% 88%
Walk / Bike / Other 15% 5% 4%
Work at Home 3% 3% 3%
Median Travel Time to Work (in minutes) 16.16 20.42 20.65

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Weather, Pollution & Natural Disaster Risk Indexes

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
Average January High Temperature 40 F 35 F NA
Average January Low Temperature 21 F 17 F NA
Average July High Temperature 86 F 83 F NA
Average July Low Temperature 64 F 60 F NA
Annual Precipitation 48 in. 43 in. NA
Earthquake Risk Index 66 55 100
Weather Risk Index 86 75 100
Hail Index 73 80 100
Hurricane Index 60 63 100
Tornado Index 106 72 100
Wind Index 193 190 100
Air Pollution Index 86 97 100
Ozone Index 86 97 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 94 84 100
Lead Index 68 75 100
NO2 Index 90 105 100
Particulate Matter Index 91 117 100

Index scores (100 = National Average) for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ

Income

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
Median Household Income $47,086 $49,958 $52,683
Average Household Income $62,372 $64,689 $68,953
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990 50% 72% 75%
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000 25% 25% 25%
Per-capita Income $23,720 $26,127 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $40,304 $42,389 $44,384
Household Incomes
$0 - $10,000 7.88% 7.74% 7.59%
$10,000 - $15,000 4.65% 4.54% 4.14%
$15,000 - $20,000 6.02% 5.68% 5.09%
$20,000 - $25,000 6.02% 5.65% 5.17%
$25,000 - $30,000 4.75% 5.33% 5.01%
$30,000 - $35,000 6.15% 5.78% 5.49%
$35,000 - $40,000 6.22% 5.11% 4.93%
$40,000 - $45,000 6.17% 5.22% 5.05%
$45,000 - $50,000 5.13% 4.99% 4.83%
$50,000 - $60,000 8.45% 8.75% 8.61%
$60,000 - $75,000 7.64% 10.77% 10.67%
$75,000 - $100,000 11.14% 12.12% 12.4%
$100,000 - $125,000 7.57% 7.24% 7.87%
$125,000 - $150,000 5.26% 4.07% 4.6%
$150,000 - $200,000 4.19% 3.37% 4.06%
$200,000 - $250,000 1.04% 1.13% 1.41%
$250,000 - $500,000 0.94% 1.32% 1.65%
$500,000 + 0.78% 1.2% 1.42%
Median Income by Age
Age < 25 $21,379 $24,829 $28,988
Age 25 - 34 $53,214 $46,413 $47,682
Age 35 - 44 $64,608 $57,459 $60,306
Age 45 - 54 $70,769 $67,799 $69,357
Age 55 - 64 $58,904 $56,588 $61,074
Age 65 - 74 $44,314 $38,671 $43,336
Age 75 + $33,684 $29,661 $33,046

Expenditures

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
Sales Tax Rate 6% NA NA
Average Total Household Expenditure $50,676 $51,518 $53,788
Average Annual Household Expense Index
Total Household Expenditure 94 96 100
Contributions 90 94 100
Personal Insurance 92 94 100
Apparel 94 95 100
Education 93 93 100
Entertainment 93 96 100
Food and Beverages 95 96 100
Health Care 96 97 100
Household Furnishings and Equipment 93 95 100
Shelter 94 96 100
Household Operations 91 94 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 96 97 100
Personal Care 95 96 100
Reading 95 96 100
Tobacco 99 98 100
Transportation 95 96 100
Utilities 97 97 100
Gifts 92 94 100

Assets & Debt

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
Average Household Net Worth $431,034 $489,762 $514,884
Median Debt
Mortgage Debt $55,869 $62,513 $64,663
Installment Loan Debt $6,777 $7,487 $8,028
Lines of Credit Debt $621 $636 $688
Credit Card Debt $8,572 $8,690 $8,898
Investment Real Estate Debt $2,225 $2,340 $2,377

Education Level Profile

West Chester, PA Pennsylvania United States
Educational Climate Index (1-5) 3 NA NA
Highest Education Level Attained
Less than 9th Grade 1.87% 2.64% 4.09%
Some High School 3.17% 5.98% 5.75%
High School Graduate 10.94% 26.62% 20.17%
Some College 7.28% 9.88% 12.5%
Associate Degree 3.25% 5.11% 5.09%
Bachelors Degree 13.91% 11.16% 11.57%
Graduate Degree 6.88% 6.83% 6.73%


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