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Chester Springs, PA

Chester Springs, PA.

Population: 17,219 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chester Springs, PA is $769,224 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $667,000 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,530/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$769,224

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$769,224
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.0%
10-year appreciation
+67.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$769,224
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$667,000
Median list price
$725,000
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
-11.9%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
51
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,530/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Downingtown Area SD, Owen J Roberts SD
Schools include
Pickering Valley El Sch, West Vincent El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Kimberton (4.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.4 in
Annual snowfall
18.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,683
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,491

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (10 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Fetters Construction Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
80
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+607 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
13.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,852
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
94.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,927
Average weekly wage
$1,773
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,400

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Chester SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$769,224$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$667,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market36 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,530/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,852$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Chester Springs, PA?
$769,224.
What is the median sale price in Chester Springs, PA?
$667,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chester Springs, PA?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Chester Springs, PA?
Typical rent: $2,530/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chester Springs, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Chester Springs, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Chester Springs, PA. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Chester Springs, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chester Springs, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chester Springs, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kimberton, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve Chester Springs, PA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Chester Springs, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chester Springs, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chester Springs, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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