Living in Villanova, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Villanova · Census data 2020–2024
Villanova has 9,186 residents with a median age of 20.2. The median household income is $250,001 (221% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $946,400.
Villanova at a glance
- Population
- 9,186
- Median age
- 20.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $946,400State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Villanova a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 221% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 272% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Villanova
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Villanova the median home value is $946,400, 184% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Villanova median household income
The median household income in Villanova is $250,001 and the income per person is $53,111. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Villanova: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,003
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.22
Villanova demographics
- Population
- 9,186
- Median age
- 20.2
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 6.9%
- Households
- 962
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Villanova ›
Education in Villanova
84.2% of adults 25 and older in Villanova have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 49.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Villanova
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 36.9%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 36.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Villanova vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 9,186 | $250,001 | $946,400 | — |
| Rosemont | 3,421 | $88,322 | $643,600 | $1,747 |
| St. Davids | 3,875 | $163,173 | $1,001,600 | $2,016 |
| Bryn Mawr | 5,880 | $92,961 | $453,400 | $2,173 |
| Radnor | 33,718 | $164,359 | $833,900 | $1,927 |
| West Conshohocken | 1,536 | $139,375 | $475,500 | $2,270 |
| Wayne | 6,635 | $150,539 | $713,300 | $2,022 |
| Haverford College | 1,695 | $182,500 | — | $1,244 |
| Conshohocken | 9,282 | $122,721 | $443,600 | $2,147 |
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What is the median household income in Villanova, PA?
The median household income in Villanova is $250,001, 221% 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 Villanova?
The median home value in Villanova is $946,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Villanova, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 221% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 272% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Villanova?
The median age in Villanova is 20.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Villanova?
The average commute to work in Villanova is 22 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Villanova?
The unemployment rate in Villanova is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Villanova?
84.2% of adults in Villanova 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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