Living in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chestnut Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Chestnut Hill has 7,086 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $124,089 (59% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $375,000, the median rent is $1,876/month.
Chestnut Hill at a glance
- Population
- 7,086
- Median age
- 47.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $124,089State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $375,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,876/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Chestnut Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Chestnut Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chestnut Hill the median home value is $375,000, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,876 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,425 a month in housing costs.
Chestnut Hill median household income
The median household income in Chestnut Hill is $124,089 and the income per person is $57,711. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Chestnut Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,772
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.56
Chestnut Hill demographics
- Population
- 7,086
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 2,772
- Foreign-born
- 17.4%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chestnut Hill ›
Education in Chestnut Hill
51.5% of adults 25 and older in Chestnut Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chestnut Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Chestnut Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill | 7,086 | $124,089 | $375,000 | $1,876 |
| Forks | 16,382 | $110,190 | $358,900 | $1,440 |
| Delaware Park | 374 | $121,552 | $279,500 | — |
| Phillipsburg | 15,299 | $68,324 | $193,200 | $1,167 |
| Easton | 29,739 | $69,348 | $196,300 | $1,325 |
| Lopatcong | 9,321 | $91,114 | $358,400 | $1,582 |
| Tatamy | 1,464 | $122,188 | $310,200 | $1,647 |
| Wilson | 8,183 | $82,902 | $210,700 | $1,370 |
| Palmer | 22,424 | $116,014 | $318,800 | $1,769 |
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What is the median household income in Chestnut Hill, PA?
The median household income in Chestnut Hill is $124,089, 59% 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 Chestnut Hill?
The median home value in Chestnut Hill is $375,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Chestnut Hill?
The median gross rent in Chestnut Hill is $1,876 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Chestnut Hill, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Chestnut Hill?
The median age in Chestnut Hill is 47.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Chestnut Hill?
The average commute to work in Chestnut Hill is 29 minutes; 24.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chestnut Hill?
The unemployment rate in Chestnut Hill is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chestnut Hill?
51.5% of adults in Chestnut Hill 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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