Population 17,204 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Chester Springs are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.95, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Chester Springs skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Chester Springs: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chester Springs
Renters in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.0% of households in Chester Springs rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 20.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the center. The renter share is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.3% of homes in Chester Springs are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 15 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Chester Springs is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only two of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,456 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,572 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,799 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,075 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$619 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chester Springs costs $2,075 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $619 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chester Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.6% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.4% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.4% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.3% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Chester Springs is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.8 points, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Chester Springs: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Chester Springs has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chester Springs
| Period | Chester Springs | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Chester Springs has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 30 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chester Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Springs | 2.91 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 15.0% | 2.3% | 1998 | $2,075 | 76.3% | 97.5% | 1.9% |
| Lionville | 2.59 | 36.2 | 7.5% | 45.3% | 3.5% | 1977 | $1,997 | 59.6% | 98.6% | 4.6% |
| Exton | 2.58 | 41.0 | 6.0% | 44.2% | 6.1% | 1989 | $2,267 | 65.1% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| Birchrunville | 2.82 | 47.4 | 9.8% | 23.6% | 6.6% | 1989 | $1,703 | 74.2% | 98.9% | 1.5% |
| Kimberton | 2.40 | 50.8 | 6.6% | 13.2% | 6.4% | 1986 | $2,024 | 61.0% | 95.6% | 2.4% |
| Glenmoore | 2.87 | 44.1 | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 1987 | $2,015 | 60.3% | 97.2% | 2.4% |
| Lyndell | 3.22 | 40.8 | 10.0% | 0.0% | 12.4% | 1979 | $1,707 | 67.0% | 100.0% | 12.6% |
| Downingtown | 2.72 | 41.8 | 7.1% | 21.5% | 3.3% | 1988 | $1,955 | 62.7% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
| Oaks | 2.50 | 47.6 | 9.4% | 21.8% | 4.1% | 1983 | $1,760 | 58.1% | 96.0% | 6.6% |
| Uwchland | 2.69 | 40.8 | 8.7% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 1980 | $2,143 | 83.3% | 98.8% | 0.8% |
| Devault | 3.01 | 43.8 | 8.1% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2004 | $1,965 | 85.9% | 96.3% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chester Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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