Population 20,346 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Exton
Household size in Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Exton sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.53, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Exton are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in Exton, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Exton has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 Exton
Renters in Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Exton than nationally: 44.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 36.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 12.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 32 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Exton: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Vacancy has risen 2.5 points since 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 Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Exton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north. Only 30 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 Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,295 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,428 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,619 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,267 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$972 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Exton pays $2,267 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $972 a month since 2006–10, up 75%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
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 Exton
Bachelor's degrees in Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.5% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.0% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.1% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Exton: 65.1% 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 up 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 38 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people 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 Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.8% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Exton: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Exton
| Period | Exton | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Exton has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Exton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exton | 2.58 | 41.0 | 6.0% | 44.2% | 6.1% | 1989 | $2,267 | 65.1% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| Lionville | 2.59 | 36.2 | 7.5% | 45.3% | 3.5% | 1977 | $1,997 | 59.6% | 98.6% | 4.6% |
| Chester Springs | 2.91 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 15.0% | 2.3% | 1998 | $2,075 | 76.3% | 97.5% | 1.9% |
| Downingtown | 2.72 | 41.8 | 7.1% | 21.5% | 3.3% | 1988 | $1,955 | 62.7% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
| Immaculata | 2.66 | 32.5 | 11.5% | 53.5% | 4.0% | 1977 | $1,821 | 78.4% | 93.9% | 7.8% |
| West Chester | 2.50 | 41.8 | 4.8% | 30.1% | 4.4% | 1980 | $1,982 | 66.2% | 94.2% | 4.0% |
| Malvern | 2.61 | 43.0 | 6.2% | 24.9% | 5.8% | 1989 | $2,450 | 77.3% | 97.1% | 4.2% |
| Lyndell | 3.22 | 40.8 | 10.0% | 0.0% | 12.4% | 1979 | $1,707 | 67.0% | 100.0% | 12.6% |
| 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% |
| Oaks | 2.50 | 47.6 | 9.4% | 21.8% | 4.1% | 1983 | $1,760 | 58.1% | 96.0% | 6.6% |
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 Exton. 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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