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Chester County Community Information
Chester County—southwest of Philadelphia—is the fastest growing county in Pennsylvania. Southern Chester County is situated on the borders of Delaware and Maryland and is a collage of residential and agricultural property. On the other hand, northern Chester County is more commercial and is located near the Main Line business area west of Philadelphia. In recent years, the population of this county has grown immensely. Many new residents have moved into the area from nearby cities such as Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Chester County Quick Facts
- County Seat is West Chester, PA
- Established in 1682 by William Penn
- 5th Most Populated County in PA
- Area: 760 Square Miles
- Population (2019): 524,989
- Median Per Capita Income (2018): $48,225
- Median Household Income (2018): $96,726
- Total Housing Units (2020): 201,344
- Median Home Value (2020): $338,200
- Average Property Tax Rate (2020): 1.49%
- Phone: (610) 344-6000 or (800) 692-1100
- Website: www.chesco.org
If you are interested buying or selling a property in Chester County, contact Duffy Real Estate. We would love to help!