With 10,672 people, Chestnut Hill is a neighborhood in Philadelphia. Households here earn about 109% more than in Philadelphia as a whole. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. At a median age of 46.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $710,341. Households take in $129,508 a year at the median, 57% more than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Chestnut Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,672
Population density
3,377 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.16 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$129,508
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$89,877
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$710,341
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,884
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.06 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(7,521)
Black15.3%(1,636)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(507)
Asian4.6%(488)
Other4.9%(520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(7,521)
Black15.3%(1,636)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(507)
Asian4.6%(488)
Other4.9%(520)
Diversity Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 10,672 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $129,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $710,341, and the typical rent is about $1,884 a month.
How educated are people in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 78.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 6.8% of people in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
