The Town FilesAtglen, Pennsylvania
Borough in Chester County · population 1,313 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $338,800
- Household income
- $120,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 33.6
Atglen is a borough of 1,313 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $338,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 85% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 70% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Atglen ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Atglen is worth $338,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $120,417, which is more affordable than 53% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,161 a month. 83.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Atglen | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $338,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,161 | $996 |
| Median household income | $120,417 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.1% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Atglen
| People | Atglen | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 5.4% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Atglen
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 52.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atglen since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 9, 2009.
Severe weather in Chester County since 1996
Chester County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Chester County
Chester County had 251,284 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $87,886 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Atglen itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Atglen
4 public schools with 1,998 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octorara Area JSHS | 7-12 | 1,027 | 15.3 |
| Octorara Primary LC | K-2 | 391 | 13.5 |
| Octorara El Sch | 3-4 | 297 | 15.6 |
| Octorara Intermediate Sch | 5-6 | 283 | 13.5 |
Towns near Atglen
- Christiana, PA1.3 mi · 1,112 people · home $229,100
- West Sadsbury, PA2.1 mi · 2,436 people · home $315,600
- Sadsbury, PA2.3 mi · 3,536 people · home $383,300
- Parkesburg, PA3.2 mi · 3,862 people · home $305,900
- West Fallowfield, PA3.4 mi · 2,459 people · home $336,700
- Gap, PA3.8 mi · 2,186 people · home $338,200
- Sadsbury, PA4.2 mi · 4,125 people · home $355,200
- Highland, PA4.5 mi · 1,259 people · home $350,000
Atglen questions
Is Atglen, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Atglen scores better for retirees than 3% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 39%. 5.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Atglen?
The median owner-occupied home in Atglen is valued at $338,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,417, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,161 a month.
What is the weather like in Atglen?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.1 inches of precipitation a year and 31.9 inches of snow.
Does Atglen get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atglen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)