Housing data for West Caln Township, PA
West Caln Township, PA has an estimated 8,980 residents and 3,477 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Chester County.
13.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,379 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−1.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 8,980 (±28)
- Housing units
- 3,477 (±225)
- Households that rent
- 13.0%
- Median gross rent
- $1,379
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −1.4%
What stands out in West Caln Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.7% (±1.7 points) in West Caln Township, lower than in Chester County (14.3%).
Households that rent: 13.0% (±3.7 points) in West Caln Township, lower than in Chester County (24.9%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 10.4% (±3.5 points) in West Caln Township, lower than in Chester County (20.8%).
Median home value: $347,700 (±$28,222) in West Caln Township, lower than in Chester County ($485,600).
- Types of homes in West Caln Township
- Renters and owners in West Caln Township
- How long people stay in West Caln Township
- Home values in West Caln Township
Housing in West Caln Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,379 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,570 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 33.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 13.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $99,398 median household income
- Home values: $347,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,583 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $6,513 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 83.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 33.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.3% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 34.0% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 36.4 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −1.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 10.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.4% of homes have more than 1 person per room
West Caln Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| West Caln Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 8,980 (±28) | 547,840 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 3,477 (±225) | 212,491 (±225) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 13.0% (±3.7 points) | 24.9% (±0.7 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,379 (±$459) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $99,398 (±$8,290) | $127,208 (±$2,511) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $347,700 (±$28,222) | $485,600 (±$4,003) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,513 (±$522) | $6,308 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 33.2% (±5.6 points) | 44.9% (±1.0 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 36.4 minutes (±3.7) | 26.9 minutes (±0.4) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 88.3% (±3.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 46.3 years (±3.4) | 40.8 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
West Caln Township covers 21.6 square miles of land, about 416 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Caln Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 9,103 (±26) | 8,980 (±28) | −1.4% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 3,621 (±137) | 3,477 (±225) | −4.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,106 (±$88) | $1,379 (±$459) | +24.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $262,800 (±$11,561) | $347,700 (±$28,222) | +32.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $89,063 (±$9,373) | $99,398 (±$8,290) | +11.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,971 (±$99) | $2,583 (±$135) | +31.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,887 (±$283) | $6,513 (±$522) | +33.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 12.9% (±3.8 points) | 13.0% (±3.7 points) | +0.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9% (±3.2 points) | 3.3% (±5.1 points) | +1.4 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 West Caln Township
In 2025, the West Caln Township Police Department reported 55 violent and 329 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 West Caln Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19320 | 21% | 55,941 | $1,410 | $330,100 | $90,601 |
| 19344 | 11% | 12,827 | $1,490 | $321,100 | $86,890 |
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 West Caln Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Township (Chester County) | 3.2 mi | $1,230 | $259,500 | 16.2% |
| Hayti | 3.3 mi | $1,132 | $283,000 | 22.1% |
| Sadsbury Township (Chester County) | 3.4 mi | $1,357 | $355,200 | 15.1% |
| Westwood (Chester County) | 4.0 mi | — | $176,400 | 3.0% |
| West Brandywine Township | 4.2 mi | $3,500 or more | $379,100 | 4.1% |
| Coatesville | 4.3 mi | $1,471 | $194,000 | 60.0% |
| Honey Brook Township | 4.5 mi | $1,585 | $358,100 | 24.7% |
| Parkesburg | 4.8 mi | $1,201 | $305,900 | 40.1% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like West Caln Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Adams County) | $1,274 | $334,700 | $94,857 | 9.8% |
| Blooming Grove Township | $1,569 | $323,600 | $85,457 | 9.1% |
| Jackson Township (Monroe County) | $1,502 | $320,500 | $87,208 | 9.3% |
| East Hopewell Township | $1,188 | $330,200 | $108,864 | 5.8% |
| Stroud Township | $1,355 | $291,500 | $95,087 | 19.3% |
| Valley Township (Chester County) | $1,230 | $259,500 | $88,895 | 16.2% |
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 West Caln Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,438 | $1,558 | $1,860 | $2,216 | $2,445 |
HUD income limits for West Caln 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 West Caln Township
What is the average rent in West Caln Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Caln Township is $1,379 (±$459) 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 West Caln Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in West Caln Township, PA is $958 (±$61) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in West Caln Township?
West Caln Township has an estimated 439 (±127) renting households, 13.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in West Caln Township?
The median household income in West Caln Township is $99,398 (±$8,290) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Caln Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $347,700 (±$28,222) for owner-occupied homes in West Caln Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in West Caln Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Caln Township, PA is $2,583 (±$135) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is West Caln Township growing?
In West Caln Township, the number of residents went from 9,103 in 2015–2019 to 8,980 in 2020–2024 (−1.4%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in West Caln Township?
The ZIP codes that cover West Caln Township are 19320, 19344.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 19320?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19320 is $1,410 (±$58) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Caln 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: West Caln Township Police Department (ORI PA0155200)
- 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 West Caln township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:82664, 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.
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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 .