Housing data for Kennett Township, PA
Kennett Township, PA has an estimated 8,968 residents and 3,715 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Chester County.
22.8% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,189 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+9.0%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 8,968 (±17)
- Housing units
- 3,715 (±263)
- Households that rent
- 22.8%
- Median gross rent
- $2,189
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +9.0%
What stands out in Kennett Township
Households without a vehicle: 9.6% (±4.1 points) in Kennett Township, higher than in Chester County (4.3%).
Median real estate taxes: $8,184 (±$601) in Kennett Township, higher than in Chester County ($6,308).
Median household income: $150,709 (±$13,912) in Kennett Township, higher than in Chester County ($127,208).
Median home value: $563,800 (±$45,560) in Kennett Township, higher than in Chester County ($485,600).
- Commute and cars in Kennett Township
- Property taxes in Kennett Township
- Income and affordability in Kennett Township
- Home values in Kennett Township
Housing in Kennett Township at a glance
- Median rent: $2,189 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,883 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 44.8% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 22.8% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $150,709 median household income
- Home values: $563,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,923 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $8,184 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 11.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 71.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 38.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 37.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 25.2 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +9.0% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 21.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,760 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 19348)
Kennett Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Kennett Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 8,968 (±17) | 547,840 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 3,715 (±263) | 212,491 (±225) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 22.8% (±5.1 points) | 24.9% (±0.7 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,189 (±$502) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $150,709 (±$13,912) | $127,208 (±$2,511) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $563,800 (±$45,560) | $485,600 (±$4,003) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $8,184 (±$601) | $6,308 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 38.3% (±7.2 points) | 44.9% (±1.0 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 25.2 minutes (±2.1) | 26.9 minutes (±0.4) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 92.0% (±3.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 48.4 years (±5.0) | 40.8 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Kennett Township covers 15.3 square miles of land, about 585 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Kennett Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 8,226 (±27) | 8,968 (±17) | +9.0% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 3,356 (±189) | 3,715 (±263) | +10.7% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,295 (±$700) | $2,189 (±$502) | +69.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $436,000 (±$32,628) | $563,800 (±$45,560) | +29.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $114,821 (±$16,658) | $150,709 (±$13,912) | +31.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,671 (±$232) | $2,923 (±$156) | +9.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,984 (±$439) | $8,184 (±$601) | +17.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 18.9% (±4.7 points) | 22.8% (±5.1 points) | +3.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Kennett Township
In 2025, the Kennett Township Police Department reported 21 violent and 326 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Chester County, the departments that report recorded 86 violent and 579 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Kennett Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19348 | 27% | 23,621 | $1,574 | $543,100 | $123,526 |
| 19317 | 21% | 10,864 | $1,937 | $624,900 | $174,408 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Kennett Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Square | 1.6 mi | $1,396 | $402,700 | 43.7% |
| East Marlborough Township | 3.3 mi | $1,006 | $611,400 | 8.0% |
| Pennsbury Township | 3.4 mi | $3,500 or more | $671,600 | 19.2% |
| Hockessin | 3.7 mi | $3,500 or more | $568,800 | 9.6% |
| New Garden Township | 4.3 mi | $1,419 | $546,700 | 22.8% |
| Chadds Ford | 4.8 mi | — | $516,300 | 3.8% |
| Pocopson Township | 5.0 mi | — | $689,800 | 1.5% |
| Avondale | 5.3 mi | $1,400 | $301,000 | 38.3% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Kennett Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | $2,125 | $538,900 | $141,077 | 17.4% |
| Doylestown Township | $2,249 | $625,200 | $149,764 | 19.8% |
| Westtown Township | $2,389 | $616,200 | $138,664 | 16.9% |
| New Britain Township | $1,920 | $464,000 | $144,193 | 17.7% |
| Uwchlan Township | $2,033 | $539,700 | $134,184 | 31.1% |
| Lower Salford Township | $1,719 | $509,200 | $146,481 | 26.6% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Kennett Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,438 | $1,558 | $1,860 | $2,216 | $2,445 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Kennett Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $122,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kennett Township
What is the average rent in Kennett Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Kennett Township is $2,189 (±$502) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Kennett Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Kennett Township, PA is $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Kennett Township rent-burdened?
44.8% of renting households in Kennett Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Kennett Township?
Kennett Township has an estimated 818 (±191) renting households, 22.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Kennett Township?
The median household income in Kennett Township is $150,709 (±$13,912) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Kennett Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $563,800 (±$45,560) for owner-occupied homes in Kennett Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Kennett Township growing?
In Kennett Township, the number of residents went from 8,226 in 2015–2019 to 8,968 in 2020–2024 (+9.0%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Kennett Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Kennett Township are 19348, 19317.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 19348?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19348 is $1,574 (±$154) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Kennett Township Police Department (ORI PA0156500)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:39344, in state:42 county:029).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .