Population 5,623 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chesterbrook
Household size in Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.91 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.97 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.59 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Chesterbrook run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Household size has climbed from 1.91 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.9 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in Chesterbrook is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 43.7, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
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 Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Chesterbrook: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Chesterbrook
Renters in Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +22.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Chesterbrook than nationally: 38.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 43.4% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 22.4 points, 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 Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in Chesterbrook are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Chesterbrook is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Chesterbrook has newer homes than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,773 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,771 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,918 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,403 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$630 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Chesterbrook runs $2,403 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $630 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only four have higher rents.
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 Chesterbrook
Bachelor's degrees in Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.2% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Chesterbrook: 72.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 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 Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.0% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Chesterbrook: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Chesterbrook has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 Chesterbrook
| Period | Chesterbrook | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chesterbrook is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Chesterbrook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterbrook | 2.50 | 40.7 | 7.1% | 38.5% | 4.8% | 1984 | $2,403 | 72.6% | 97.1% | 5.9% |
| Berwyn | 2.75 | 46.7 | 7.6% | 14.4% | 5.6% | 1972 | $2,197 | 76.0% | 97.2% | 4.0% |
| Valley Forge | 2.42 | 42.9 | 8.5% | 32.7% | 5.2% | 1986 | $1,885 | 65.4% | 97.0% | 10.4% |
| Devon | 2.68 | 43.7 | 8.8% | 28.7% | 5.3% | 1966 | $2,126 | 78.0% | 99.2% | 5.9% |
| Paoli | 2.52 | 44.3 | 6.9% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 1978 | $2,296 | 73.5% | 97.6% | 3.5% |
| Wayne | 2.76 | 41.5 | 7.0% | 23.7% | 5.9% | 1961 | $2,149 | 75.1% | 98.3% | 4.9% |
| Audubon | 2.35 | 35.2 | 9.7% | 69.7% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,499 | 60.9% | 97.6% | 8.7% |
| Devault | 3.01 | 43.8 | 8.1% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2004 | $1,965 | 85.9% | 96.3% | 5.2% |
| King of Prussia | 2.01 | 37.4 | 4.6% | 50.4% | 8.1% | 1992 | $2,192 | 73.3% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
| Uwchland | 2.69 | 40.8 | 8.7% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 1980 | $2,143 | 83.3% | 98.8% | 0.8% |
| Malvern | 2.61 | 43.0 | 6.2% | 24.9% | 5.8% | 1989 | $2,450 | 77.3% | 97.1% | 4.2% |
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 Chesterbrook. 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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