West Chester
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
West Chester, Pennsylvania is a charming small borough known for its preserved historic architecture, thriving local food scene, and walkable downtown. Despite its modest population, it offers lively cultural events and easy access to scenic Brandywine Valley.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
144
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.96°, -75.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,380
Local Cost
$2,140
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-21.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1226 mm
Internet Speed
205 Mbps
Upload
105 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
1
Cafes
17
Nightlife
10
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
249.0
Airport
CTH
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.