Living in West Brandywine, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Brandywine · Census data 2020–2024
West Brandywine has 7,669 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $112,545 (44% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $379,100, the median rent is $3,501/month.
West Brandywine at a glance
- Population
- 7,669
- Median age
- 51.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $112,545State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $379,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Brandywine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Brandywine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Brandywine the median home value is $379,100, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,283 a month in housing costs.
West Brandywine median household income
The median household income in West Brandywine is $112,545 and the income per person is $51,619. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Brandywine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,893
- Owner-occupied
- 95.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.1%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.68
West Brandywine demographics
- Population
- 7,669
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 2,811
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Brandywine ›
Education in West Brandywine
41.4% of adults 25 and older in West Brandywine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Brandywine
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
West Brandywine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brandywine | 7,669 | $112,545 | $379,100 | $3,501 |
| East Brandywine | 10,148 | $180,714 | $564,400 | — |
| Glenmoore | 910 | $148,875 | $494,600 | $1,227 |
| Wallace | 3,768 | $182,500 | $592,900 | $1,509 |
| Caln | 14,742 | $100,164 | $319,200 | $1,788 |
| Coatesville | 13,353 | $59,256 | $194,000 | $1,471 |
| Thorndale | 3,854 | $99,479 | $341,900 | $1,945 |
| West Caln | 8,980 | $99,398 | $347,700 | $1,379 |
| Hayti | 1,803 | $77,213 | $283,000 | $1,132 |
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What is the median household income in West Brandywine, PA?
The median household income in West Brandywine is $112,545, 44% 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 Brandywine?
The median home value in West Brandywine is $379,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Brandywine?
The median gross rent in West Brandywine is $3,501 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is West Brandywine, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in West Brandywine?
The median age in West Brandywine is 51.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Brandywine?
The average commute to work in West Brandywine is 31 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Brandywine?
The unemployment rate in West Brandywine is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Brandywine?
41.4% of adults in West Brandywine 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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