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Villanova

Pennsylvania · 8,213 residents · 2.088 sq mi
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Villanova is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $750,000. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 293% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
84% 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

8,213
+9%vs 2021
vs 7,553 in 2021
2020 – 2024
3,933 / sq mi
+9%vs 2021
vs 3,617 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
20.6
+3%vs 2021
vs 20.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20249K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $250,001 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$37,453
−10%vs 2021
vs $41,452 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.7%
−6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
10.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$750,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $780,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$2,625
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $3,501 in 2021
US average: $1,124
92.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.8% in 2021
7.3% rent
3.0
−4%vs 2021
vs 3.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(5,614)
Black5.6%(422)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(393)
Asian8.7%(660)
Other6.1%(464)
Diversity Score53.8%(4,063)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(6,668)
Black5.1%(417)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(182)
Asian9.7%(796)
Other6.5%(535)
Diversity Score47.9%(3,936)
48
−11%vs 2021
vs 54 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

83.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
49.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−8%vs 2021
vs 20.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
38.6%
−7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
40.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
50.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.2% in 2021
52.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.8% in 2021
7.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Villanova, Pennsylvania?

Villanova, Pennsylvania has about 8,213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Villanova, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Villanova, Pennsylvania earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Villanova, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Villanova, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $750,000, and the typical rent is about $2,625 a month.

How educated are people in Villanova, Pennsylvania?

About 83.9% of adults age 25 and over in Villanova, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Villanova, Pennsylvania?

About 10.4% of people in Villanova, 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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