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Chestnut Hill

Pennsylvania · 7,086 residents · 3.032 sq mi
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Chestnut Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,089. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $375,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

7,086
+5%since 2023
from 6,774 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,337 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 2,234 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 47.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
6K7K7K7K7K20202024Chestnut Hill
20247K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$124,089
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$57,711
−7%since 2023
from $61,888 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.380
−4%since 2023
from 0.395 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$375,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $362,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,876
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,746 in 2023
US average: $1,442
87.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
12.3% rent
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
24.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+4%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(5,171)
Black7.5%(511)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(283)
Asian10.3%(695)
Other1.7%(114)
Diversity Score49.9%(3,379)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(4,462)
Black11.4%(809)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(972)
Asian9.4%(669)
Other2.5%(174)
Diversity Score70.3%(4,979)
70
+41%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
18.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
−13%since 2023
from 33.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
24.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
56.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
48.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
17.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
79.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania?

Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania has about 7,086 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania earns about $124,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $375,000, and the typical rent is about $1,876 a month.

How educated are people in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% of people in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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