Chester County
- County in Pennsylvania
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Chester County
- grade A+Overall Grade
- County in Pennsylvania
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 40 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B minus
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Median Home Value
$384,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,445
National
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Chester County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault88national 282.7
- Murder3.1national 6.1
- Rape12.4national 40.7
- Robbery28.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary109.7national 500.1
- Theft912.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft43.2national 284
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Working in Chester County
Jobs
grade A minus
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Median Household Income
$109,969
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Chester County
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Chester County Reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 40 reviews
Chester County is a beautiful community with a refreshing balance of suburban architecture and natural greenery. I have resided here for a decade and I've never heard of any major crime incidents. Instead, I hear of the numerous community events such as the Uwchlan Block Party and the Ludwig's Corner Horse shows. Both of these vents are listed in my highlights of the year as I get to explore the events' plethora of engaging activities as I reconnect with friends. Throughout the year, my family retreats to the Marsh Creek State Park to languidly kayak across the tranquilizing waters, finishing up our evening with a picnic by creek. Though I'm not the biggest fan of the local restaurants with the exception of Milky Way Farm's Creamery, there are incredible dining experiences a short drive away such as Nalan, Chik-Fil-A, On the Boarder, and iHop. Though I'm overly content with Chester County, I suppose it could use more engaging attractions and branded stores such as H&M and Forever 21.
Chester County, PA is a wonderful place to live. It is conveniently located close to Philadelphia to enjoy the city nightlife, all while having beautiful rolling countryside in your back yard. Chester County is deep and rich with historic roots and has many parks that pepper the countryside. You can experience both small town charm and the hustle and bustle with plenty of shopping, restaurants and entertainment that's always just around the corner. Chester County has a very diverse population with top rated school districts. The job market is strong and located close to other surrounding towns and cities offering a wide range of career opportunities. Within a two hour radius, you can be anywhere from the beach to the mountains. You really can have your cake and eat it too here in beautiful Chester County.
There isn't much to say about Chester County; it's your run-of-the-mill rural area and has the benefits and drawbacks of such a place. If your definition of a "good" area is a place with wild nightlife and everything within walking distance, you'd best go to New York. However, if you want a place that's a bit more relaxed, this place is fantastic. Just about anything you could want is within a half-hour drive, which is annoying for a commute, but it also means you have space between your neighbors and areas of pure nature.