Why Live in West Chester
West Chester, a small borough about 35 miles west of Philadelphia, is defined by its historic downtown area in its center and the expansive campus of West Chester University on the south side. In many ways, it serves as a self-contained city, as residents are able to find shops, restaurants, brand-name grocery stores and plenty of annual events without venturing to the City of Brotherly Love’s busy streets. “West Chester is one of those that people get obsessed with,” says Sean Elstone, a Realtor with Keller Williams Main Line Realty. “It’s beautiful, and it’s in horse country. There’s tons of green space, state parks and it’s easy enough to find on a map.”
West Chester University’s presence on the south side comes in the form of a sweeping campus with most of its central buildings surrounding an open, grassy area for students to hang out. The downtown area celebrates its small businesses with various events throughout the year, and outside of the downtown the area takes on the form of a suburb with expansive lawns and large homes. With a population of nearly 20,000, the city also won the 2017 Great American Main Street Award for the growth and revitalization of the commercial
Home Trends in West Chester, PA
On average, homes in West Chester, PA sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Chester, PA over the last 12 months is $595,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$595,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$612,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$264,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$219,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Number of Homes for Sale
74
Last 12 months Home Sales
585
Median List Price
$610,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%