Living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Downingtown · Census data 2020–2024
Downingtown has 8,255 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $96,228 (23% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $353,800, the median rent is $1,518/month.
Downingtown at a glance
- Population
- 8,255
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $96,228State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $353,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,518/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Downingtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Downingtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Downingtown the median home value is $353,800, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,518 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,183 a month in housing costs.
Downingtown median household income
The median household income in Downingtown is $96,228 and the income per person is $50,750. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Downingtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,697
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Renter-occupied
- 52%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.31
Downingtown demographics
- Population
- 8,255
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 3,526
- Foreign-born
- 16.6%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Downingtown ›
Education in Downingtown
49.2% of adults 25 and older in Downingtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Downingtown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Downingtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown | 8,255 | $96,228 | $353,800 | $1,518 |
| East Caln | 5,608 | $102,288 | $467,100 | $1,769 |
| Thorndale | 3,854 | $99,479 | $341,900 | $1,945 |
| East Brandywine | 10,148 | $180,714 | $564,400 | — |
| Caln | 14,742 | $100,164 | $319,200 | $1,788 |
| Uwchlan | 19,394 | $134,184 | $539,700 | $2,033 |
| West Bradford | 14,681 | $160,514 | $487,500 | $2,348 |
| Eagleview | 2,050 | $137,417 | $631,300 | $2,310 |
| Exton | 6,772 | $120,697 | $554,200 | $2,202 |
More for people moving to Downingtown
Downingtown ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Downingtown: FAQ
What is the median household income in Downingtown, PA?
The median household income in Downingtown is $96,228, 23% 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 Downingtown?
The median home value in Downingtown is $353,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Downingtown?
The median gross rent in Downingtown is $1,518 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Downingtown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Downingtown?
The median age in Downingtown is 38.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Downingtown?
The average commute to work in Downingtown is 25 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Downingtown?
The unemployment rate in Downingtown is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Downingtown?
49.2% of adults in Downingtown 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.
Last updated: