The Town FilesKenilworth, Pennsylvania
Community in Chester County · population 2,148 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,800
- Household income
- $105,729
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 48.2
Kenilworth is a community of 2,148 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $348,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 83% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth is worth $348,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $105,729, which is more affordable than 29% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,489 a month. 66.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kenilworth | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,489 | $996 |
| Median household income | $105,729 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kenilworth
| People | Kenilworth | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 89.0% |
Weather in Kenilworth
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.2 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kenilworth since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 8, 1961 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 1, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 21, 2003.
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 Kenilworth itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near Kenilworth
- South Pottstown, PA1.7 mi · 2,150 people · home $263,900
- East Coventry, PA1.8 mi · 7,068 people · home $410,200
- Pottstown, PA1.9 mi · 23,433 people · home $195,400
- North Coventry, PA2.3 mi · 8,441 people · home $390,600
- Lower Pottsgrove, PA2.7 mi · 12,217 people · home $318,000
- Sanatoga, PA3.0 mi · 8,496 people · home $308,500
- Pottsgrove, PA3.0 mi · 3,471 people · home $332,600
- West Pottsgrove, PA3.1 mi · 3,798 people · home $215,500
Kenilworth questions
Is Kenilworth, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kenilworth scores better for retirees than 26% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 27%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.2).
How much does a house cost in Kenilworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Kenilworth is valued at $348,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,729, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,489 a month.
What is the weather like in Kenilworth?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 17.2 inches of snow.
Does Kenilworth get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kenilworth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 8, 1961. 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)