Living in Exton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Exton · Census data 2020–2024
Exton has 6,772 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $120,697 (55% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $554,200, the median rent is $2,202/month.
Exton at a glance
- Population
- 6,772
- Median age
- 33.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $120,697State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $554,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,202/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Exton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 118% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Exton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Exton the median home value is $554,200, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,202 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,960 a month in housing costs.
Exton median household income
The median household income in Exton is $120,697 and the income per person is $65,850. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Exton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,204
- Owner-occupied
- 29.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 70.9%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.33
Exton demographics
- Population
- 6,772
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 2,899
- Foreign-born
- 21.7%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Exton ›
Education in Exton
68.6% of adults 25 and older in Exton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 29.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Exton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 38%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Exton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exton | 6,772 | $120,697 | $554,200 | $2,202 |
| West Whiteland | 20,249 | $133,460 | $490,900 | $2,195 |
| Lionville | 7,683 | $100,582 | $438,700 | $1,916 |
| Uwchlan | 19,394 | $134,184 | $539,700 | $2,033 |
| East Caln | 5,608 | $102,288 | $467,100 | $1,769 |
| Eagleview | 2,050 | $137,417 | $631,300 | $2,310 |
| Downingtown | 8,255 | $96,228 | $353,800 | $1,518 |
| West Pikeland | 4,038 | $226,071 | $652,600 | $1,814 |
| Frazer | 3,389 | $141,801 | $611,700 | $2,139 |
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What is the median household income in Exton, PA?
The median household income in Exton is $120,697, 55% 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 Exton?
The median home value in Exton is $554,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Exton?
The median gross rent in Exton is $2,202 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Exton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 118% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Exton?
The median age in Exton is 33.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Exton?
The average commute to work in Exton is 28 minutes; 38% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Exton?
The unemployment rate in Exton is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Exton?
68.6% of adults in Exton 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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