How long do people stay in their homes in Thorndale, PA?
20.2% (±8.7 points) of households in Thorndale, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 20.2% (±8.7 points)
- Since before 2000
- 23.2%
When households in Thorndale moved in
| Moved in | Thorndale | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.1% (±3.3 points) | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 17.1% (±8.1 points) | 17.2% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 46.5% (±11.8 points) | 37.7% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 10.0% (±5.6 points) | 19.0% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.2% (±5.2 points) | 11.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 14.0% (±7.0 points) | 10.6% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Thorndale, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Chester County (20.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Thorndale
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndale | — | 20.2% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Caln | 1.7 mi | 12.7% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Brandywine Township | 2.2 mi | 21.1% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Downingtown | 2.7 mi | 37.9% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| West Bradford Township | 3.4 mi | 11.7% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coatesville | 3.7 mi | 24.8% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Coatesville | 3.8 mi | 15.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Modena | 3.8 mi | 35.6% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Caln Township | 4.0 mi | 29.2% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Downingtown, PA (37.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exton | 41.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 2 | Frazer | 36.2% (±9.3 points) |
| 3 | Chesterbrook | 30.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 4 | Lionville | 29.6% (±9.4 points) |
| 5 | Kenilworth | 28.7% (±12.3 points) |
| 6 | Paoli | 27.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 7 | Thorndale | 20.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 8 | Eagleview | 18.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 9 | Berwyn | 17.6% (±9.6 points) |
| 10 | Hayti | 16.8% (±7.9 points) |
| 11 | South Pottstown | 15.7% (±8.2 points) |
| 12 | Westwood (Chester County) | 15.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 13 | Pughtown | 14.5% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Chester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Thorndale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Caln Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Thorndale
How often do people move in Thorndale?
20.2% of households in Thorndale, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Thorndale have?
23.2% of households in Thorndale have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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 Thorndale CDP, Pennsylvania (place:76584, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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