Cost of Living in Chesterbrook, PA

Population 5,439 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

165
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Chesterbrook a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $432,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.1% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Chesterbrook sits roughly 20 miles west of Philadelphia. Median home values run roughly 86% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 142
Rent 199

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Chesterbrook

The median home value in Chesterbrook is $432,200 — 42% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,618/month, 99% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $140,972/year is 89% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 61.3°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, Chesterbrook has a cost of living index of 165 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 65% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$432,200
42% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$396,479
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,618/mo
99% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1 BR
$871
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,337
4 BR
$1,547
Owner-occupied 64.2%
Renter-occupied 35.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,618
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,232/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.4 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.8%
Carpooled
5.5%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
2.5%
Work from home
17.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.3%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$140,972
89% above avg
Per Capita Income
$73,596
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
28% above avg
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Labor Force Participation
74.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.0%
Graduate degree 41.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.2
Male median age 38.4
Female median age 42.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.3°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049617179848275635242
Low °F 222330405059646255433427
Precip" 3.022.564.073.643.693.844.724.384.833.813.023.76

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
60.9%
Good air days/yr
248
Max AQI recorded
235
PM2.5 days
126
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chesterbrook, PA?

Chesterbrook has a cost index of 165 (100 = national average). It is 65% above the national average.

What is average rent in Chesterbrook, PA?

The median gross rent in Chesterbrook is $2,618 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chesterbrook?

The median home value in Chesterbrook is $432,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Chesterbrook?

The median household income in Chesterbrook is $140,972 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chesterbrook, PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chesterbrook is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is Chesterbrook, PA affordable?

Chesterbrook is above average in cost of living, with an index of 165 — about 65% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Chesterbrook?

Chesterbrook has average high temperatures of 61.3°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Chesterbrook at a Glance

Population
5,439
Median Income
$140,972
Home Value
$432,200
Median Rent
$2,618/mo
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg High Temp
61.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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