Living in Berwyn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berwyn · Census data 2020–2024
Berwyn has 3,680 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $145,833 (87% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $639,400, the median rent is $1,750/month.
Berwyn at a glance
- Population
- 3,680
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $145,833State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $639,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Berwyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the Pennsylvania median.
Cons: Home values 151% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Berwyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berwyn the median home value is $639,400, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,466 a month in housing costs.
Berwyn median household income
The median household income in Berwyn is $145,833 and the income per person is $71,301. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Berwyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,506
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.54
Berwyn demographics
- Population
- 3,680
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 1,400
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berwyn ›
Education in Berwyn
71% of adults 25 and older in Berwyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 40% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berwyn
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 29.5%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 7%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Berwyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn | 3,680 | $145,833 | $639,400 | $1,750 |
| Easttown | 11,067 | $214,861 | $852,800 | $1,963 |
| Devon | 1,806 | $219,063 | $761,000 | — |
| Tredyffrin | 31,922 | $162,194 | $709,700 | $2,105 |
| Chesterbrook | 5,839 | $124,295 | $453,400 | $2,452 |
| Paoli | 6,362 | $138,396 | $481,200 | $1,995 |
| Wayne | 6,635 | $150,539 | $713,300 | $2,022 |
| St. Davids | 3,875 | $163,173 | $1,001,600 | $2,016 |
| Newtown | 15,260 | $121,350 | $611,100 | $1,971 |
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What is the median household income in Berwyn, PA?
The median household income in Berwyn is $145,833, 87% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Berwyn?
The median home value in Berwyn is $639,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Berwyn?
The median gross rent in Berwyn is $1,750 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Berwyn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the Pennsylvania median. Minuses: home values 151% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Berwyn?
The median age in Berwyn is 41.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Berwyn?
The average commute to work in Berwyn is 29 minutes; 29.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berwyn?
The unemployment rate in Berwyn is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berwyn?
71% of adults in Berwyn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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