Living in West Bradford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Bradford · Census data 2020–2024
West Bradford has 14,681 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $160,514 (106% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $487,500, the median rent is $2,348/month.
West Bradford at a glance
- Population
- 14,681
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $160,514State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $487,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,348/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Bradford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 106% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 92% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Bradford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Bradford the median home value is $487,500, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,348 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,821 a month in housing costs.
West Bradford median household income
The median household income in West Bradford is $160,514 and the income per person is $67,949. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Bradford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,163
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.86
West Bradford demographics
- Population
- 14,681
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 5,118
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Bradford ›
Education in West Bradford
63.2% of adults 25 and older in West Bradford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Bradford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 27.8%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
West Bradford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradford | 14,681 | $160,514 | $487,500 | $2,348 |
| Marshallton | 438 | $108,958 | $501,700 | — |
| Newlin | 1,240 | $160,341 | $811,200 | $1,243 |
| Thorndale | 3,854 | $99,479 | $341,900 | $1,945 |
| Downingtown | 8,255 | $96,228 | $353,800 | $1,518 |
| East Bradford | 10,753 | $155,240 | $603,700 | $2,392 |
| Caln | 14,742 | $100,164 | $319,200 | $1,788 |
| Unionville | 652 | $132,313 | $473,700 | — |
| East Caln | 5,608 | $102,288 | $467,100 | $1,769 |
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What is the median household income in West Bradford, PA?
The median household income in West Bradford is $160,514, 106% 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 West Bradford?
The median home value in West Bradford is $487,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Bradford?
The median gross rent in West Bradford is $2,348 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is West Bradford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 106% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 92% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in West Bradford?
The median age in West Bradford is 41.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Bradford?
The average commute to work in West Bradford is 27 minutes; 27.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Bradford?
The unemployment rate in West Bradford is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Bradford?
63.2% of adults in West Bradford 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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