Population 13,259 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Villanova
Household size in Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Villanova are large by national standards, averaging 2.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.80, even as the national average fell. Only 17 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people 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 Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.2 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.5 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Villanova is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.5, against 40.1 nationally. Only 23 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Villanova: 4.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 36 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Villanova
Renters in Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.0% of households in Villanova rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (38.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 28 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in Villanova are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Villanova is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,755 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,867 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,584 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,961 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$206 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Villanova pays $1,961 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $206 a month since 2006–10, up 12%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 43.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable 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 Villanova
Bachelor's degrees in Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.1% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.9% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Villanova is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (77.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.0% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Villanova is close to the national rate: 87.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (91.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 10.2 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 Villanova
| Period | Villanova | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Villanova is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.1%). 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).
Villanova 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 2.93 | 36.5 | 4.5% | 10.0% | 5.2% | 1960 | $1,961 | 77.9% | 87.9% | 5.2% |
| Bryn Mawr | 2.55 | 35.7 | 4.9% | 35.1% | 9.2% | 1962 | $2,110 | 74.9% | 97.5% | 4.6% |
| Wayne | 2.76 | 41.5 | 7.0% | 23.7% | 5.9% | 1961 | $2,149 | 75.1% | 98.3% | 4.9% |
| Haverford | 2.34 | 46.0 | 7.3% | 25.0% | 7.7% | 1957 | $2,137 | 78.3% | 97.4% | 6.1% |
| West Conshohocken | 2.12 | 42.2 | 3.5% | 25.3% | 4.9% | 1948 | $2,319 | 71.7% | 99.1% | 1.7% |
| Gladwyne | 2.90 | 46.7 | 9.1% | 15.1% | 8.8% | 1969 | $3,094 | 85.5% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Ardmore | 2.36 | 39.9 | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,605 | 70.7% | 98.1% | 4.3% |
| Devon | 2.68 | 43.7 | 8.8% | 28.7% | 5.3% | 1966 | $2,126 | 78.0% | 99.2% | 5.9% |
| Conshohocken | 2.18 | 35.4 | 6.1% | 48.6% | 6.8% | 1967 | $1,947 | 65.3% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Broomall | 2.89 | 45.0 | 3.6% | 16.7% | 5.5% | 1962 | $1,796 | 50.2% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
| King of Prussia | 2.01 | 37.4 | 4.6% | 50.4% | 8.1% | 1992 | $2,192 | 73.3% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
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 Villanova. 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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