Chester County

PA · Pop. 54,104 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Chester County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 54,104.

$/Acre: $2,148

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 39.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.99%

Cost of Living Index100.2

Median Household Income$72,182

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,148

Median Home Price$284K

Acres for Sale229

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,467 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)164 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K539

Property Crime /100K578

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate