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West Chester, PA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in West Chester
West Chester is a borough in the southern part of Pennsylvania, 25 miles west of Philadelphia and 15 miles north of Wilmington, DE. West Chester has a variety of amenities and…
West Chester is a borough in the southern part of Pennsylvania, 25 miles west of Philadelphia and 15 miles north of Wilmington, DE. West Chester has a variety of amenities and features that will appeal to active adults. Philadelphia and Wilmington are a short drive from West Chester allowing residents to enjoy large city amenities at any time.
Climate
West Chester is in a transition zone between a humid continental and a humid subtropical climate. The area sees about 15 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Winter temperatures average from 24° to 37° and average annual snow accumulations of 5 inches. Summer in West Chester is hot with summer temperatures averaging 67° to 85° and 80% humidity.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the West Chester area, including:
Art & performances
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- Knauer Performing Arts Center
- Chester County Art Association
Historical sites and museums
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- American Helicopter Museum and Educational Center
- Chester County History Center Museum
- Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site
Outdoor activities
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- Longwood Gardens
- Ridley Creek State Park
- Sandy Hollow
- Broad Run Golfer’s Club
- Reactors Comedy Club
Other activities
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- Mather Planetarium
Cost of Living & Taxes
Pennsylvania is tax-friendly toward retirees as they do not tax retirement income including pensions, social security, 401Ks, or IRAs. For those still working, the income tax rate is a flat 3.07 percent. Property taxes in Pennsylvania are higher than the national average but do vary by county. Seniors 65+ are eligible to a rebate on property taxes if they meet income requirements. The sales tax in Pennsylvania is 6% with a 1% local tax for purchases in Allegheny County and a 2% added tax for purchases in Philadelphia.
West Chester’s cost of living is 27% higher than the national average, primarily due to very high housing costs. Property taxes in West Chester average 1.49% of a property’s assessed fair market value.
Health Care
There are three general hospitals within ten miles of West Chester, two of the three are ranked high performing in specialty areas by U.S. News & World Reports. Chester County Hospital is a 329 bed hospital that has been rated as Newsweek World’s Best Hospital in 2020-2021 and top ranked in 12 clinical specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Main Line Health Paoli Hospital is a 226 bed Level II trauma center that is ranked as one of the top 15 hospitals in Pennsylvania and has received numerous awards for patient care and excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
In West Chester, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in West Chester has 32 homes, the largest has 1720 homes, and the average communities consists of 492 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in West Chester. The most recent communities started in West Chester include The Woodlands at Greystone, Westtown Reserve, The Arbours at West Goshen. There is also 1 communities in West Chester that offers new construction homes, including The Woodlands at Greystone.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in West Chester. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Arbours at West Goshen is a gated communities with 133 homes, and Hershey's Mill is another gated communities with 1720 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in West Chester stay on the market for around 420 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $629,404, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Woodlands at Greystone average around $867,732, while homes in Hershey's Mill average around $514,984.
8 communities near West Chester
22 homes near West Chester
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,328 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,600 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,918 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,468 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,326 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,952 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,951 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,549 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,042 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,329 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,408 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
In West Chester, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in West Chester has 32 homes, the largest has 1720 homes, and the average communities consists of 492 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in West Chester. The most recent communities started in West Chester include The Woodlands at Greystone, Westtown Reserve, The Arbours at West Goshen. There is also 1 communities in West Chester that offers new construction homes, including The Woodlands at Greystone.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in West Chester. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Arbours at West Goshen is a gated communities with 133 homes, and Hershey's Mill is another gated communities with 1720 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in West Chester stay on the market for around 420 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $629,404, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Woodlands at Greystone average around $867,732, while homes in Hershey's Mill average around $514,984.
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