Downingtown, PA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Downingtown is a smaller town located in Eastern Pennsylvania just west of Philadelphia. Downingtown is full of serene natural parks that offer active adults plenty of opportunities to get outdoors. The area is also home to many shops and restaurants, providing a wide range of entertainment options to residents.

Downingtown is a smaller town located in Eastern Pennsylvania just west of Philadelphia. Downingtown is full of serene natural parks that offer active adults plenty of opportunities to get outdoors. The area is also home to many shops and restaurants, providing a wide range of entertainment options to residents.

Climate & Geography

Downingtown is located in a hilly area east of the Appalachian Mountains. Beaver Creek and the east branch of the Brandywine Creek run through Downingtown.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

One of Downingtown’s main draws is its number of tranquil parks that provide a perfect space for outdoor recreation. The Struble Trail is located alongside East Brandywine Creek and allows activities like cycling, hiking, and walking. Other notable parks in Downingtown include Lloyd Park, Dowlin Forge Park, and Kerr Park.

The area surrounding Downingtown features a number of local and chain restaurants. Nearby Exton has the Exton Square Mall, providing residents with a variety of shopping options. Roughly an hour away, Philadelphia is a great destination for anyone who wants to enjoy more extensive shopping and entertainment options. Aside from that, the Downingtown area features a wide variety of community festivals throughout the year.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The overall cost of living in Downingtown is higher than the state and national averages.

For retirees over 60, Pennsylvania fully exempts all forms of retirement income from taxation. The city's combined sales tax rate of 6 percent is lower than average, and property taxes in Pennsylvania are higher than average.

Health Care

The Philadelphia metro area ranks in the top 105 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.

While there are no hospitals in Downingtown, the surrounding area has a number of high-quality hospitals. Chester County Hospital, located in West Chester, is rated high performing by U.S. News and ranked the No. 13 hospital in the state. Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian and Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia are the No. 2 and No. 3 hospitals in Pennsylvania, and both are nationally ranked.


Communities Near Downingtown
Buy
Rent
loading

Price Range

Rent or Buy

Home Types

Age Restriction

New Construction or Resale

Community Size

Gated

Amenities

Price Range

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

SqFt

4 communities near Downingtown

0 Homes for Sale

Preserve at Marsh Creek

For Sale

Traditions of America at West Brandywine

For Sale

Want more community information?

Global - Lead Form - Buyer or Renter

*55places does not provide or maintain community HOA information.
By requesting more information, you agree that
55places and its affiliates, partner providers, or

“Real Estate Professionals” includes a network of local real estate agents from trusted brokerages including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Compass, eXp Realty, Keller Williams, RE/MAX, and more.
real estate professionals
may call, text, or email you about your inquiry, which may be made with automated means (including SMS or text messages). You understand that your consent is not a prerequisite for buying, selling or renting a property. You may revoke your consent at any time by contacting [email protected]. Message/data rates may apply. You also agree to 55places.com’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
The Woods at Rock Raymond - Downingtown, PA

The Woods at Rock Raymond

For Sale
Downing Forge - Downingtown, PA

Downing Forge

For Sale

204 More Communities Found in Pennsylvania

Not seeing what you are looking for? Check out these nearby communities in Pennsylvania.

View More Communities

$369,000

1056 Southern Hills Drive, Banning, CA

Meadow Ranch Community

  • 3 bed
  • |
  • 3 bath
  • |
  • 2320 SqFt
MLS CV23099287
Call Us: (888) 625-4885

Want to learn more about active adult communities around Downingtown, Pennsylvania? We can help!...

See in Map List View

View the map to explore communities

Map Image of Downingtown
Remove Boundaries ×
Scroll to Top