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West Chester.

$1,731/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,731 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $490,700. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

3.2% county unemployment

Unemployment in Chester County is 3.2%, a little below the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.

184 violent crimes per 100k

Pretty safe, all things considered. Violent crime sits below the national average, nothing alarming, just ordinary city-life awareness.

21 min average commute

Commutes are reasonable, averaging 20.9 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 17% work from home.

2 hospitals

There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 5.0 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

59% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

0 public schools inside the boundary

No public school is located inside the boundary; students attend schools in the surrounding district. There are 2 private schools inside it.

The nearest national park or historic site is First State National Historical Park (9 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.