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Chestnut Hill

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 10,672 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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The short version

Chestnut Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,508. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $710,341. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 109% more than the Philadelphia median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
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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)
Diversity Score59.1%(6,311)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(7,521)
Black15.3%(1,636)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(507)
Asian4.6%(488)
Other4.9%(520)
Diversity Score59.1%(6,311)
Diversity Score
59
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
Female
54.6%
Foreign born
6.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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