Economy & Jobs — West Chester, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $78,385 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$92,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,115 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,061 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.7% |
| Arts Food | 14.4% |
| Professional | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 356 |
| Fast Food | 339 |
| Insurance Agencies | 302 |
| Physician Offices | 273 |
| Dental Offices | 262 |
| Law Offices | 252 |
| Real Estate Offices | 247 |
| Auto Repair | 212 |
| Beauty Salons | 187 |
| Commercial Banks | 131 |
| Child Day Care | 127 |
| Coffee Shops | 113 |
| Accounting Firms | 106 |
| Fitness Centers | 104 |
| Gas Stations | 102 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
