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Chestnut Hill

Pennsylvania · 6,689 residents · 3.032 sq mi
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Chestnut Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,676. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $293,400. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 96% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

6,689
+5%vs 2021
vs 6,394 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,206 / sq mi
+5%vs 2021
vs 2,109 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
46.7
−1%vs 2021
vs 47.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20247K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$124,676
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $122,216 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$56,335
+3%vs 2021
vs $54,492 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$293,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $309,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,453
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,696 in 2021
US average: $1,124
91.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.8% in 2021
8.6% rent
2.4
−7%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic73%(4,670)
Black10.5%(669)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(423)
Asian6.6%(423)
Other3.3%(209)
Diversity Score55.7%(3,563)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(4,967)
Black7.8%(525)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(633)
Asian4.8%(324)
Other2.3%(157)
Diversity Score52%(3,480)
52
−7%vs 2021
vs 56 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
20.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.6 min
+3%vs 2021
vs 35.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
83.8%
+4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
72.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
54.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.7%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 51.7% in 2021
48.3%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 48.3% in 2021
7.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania?

Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania has about 6,689 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania earns about $124,676 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 $293,400, and the typical rent is about $1,453 a month.

How educated are people in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 48.6% 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 0.6% 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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