The Town FilesWest Grove, Pennsylvania
Borough in Chester County · population 2,770 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $319,900
- Household income
- $92,697
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 36.0
West Grove is a borough of 2,770 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $319,900, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 93% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Pennsylvania towns.
How West Grove 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 West Grove is worth $319,900, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $92,697, which is more affordable than 21% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,767 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Grove | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $319,900 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,767 | $996 |
| Median household income | $92,697 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Grove
| People | West Grove | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in West Grove
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 47.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Grove since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 5.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 25, 2010.
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 West Grove itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in West Grove
6 public schools with 6,869 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Grove CS (charter) | K-12 | 1,890 | 14.9 |
| Avon Grove HS | 9-12 | 1,761 | 16.9 |
| Avon Grove Intrmd Sch | 2-5 | 1,484 | 17.5 |
| Avon Grove MS | 6-8 | 1,143 | 15.4 |
| Penn London El Sch | K-1 | 574 | 13.3 |
| Chester County Tech College HS - Pennocks Campus | 9-12 | 17 | 0.7 |
Towns near West Grove
- London Grove, PA1.0 mi · 8,797 people · home $469,700
- Penn, PA2.4 mi · 5,644 people · home $498,600
- New Garden, PA3.8 mi · 11,363 people · home $546,700
- Franklin, PA4.2 mi · 4,433 people · home $489,100
- New London, PA4.5 mi · 5,810 people · home $483,400
- London Britain, PA5.1 mi · 3,179 people · home $554,600
- Kennett Square, PA6.4 mi · 5,936 people · home $402,700
- North Star, DE6.8 mi · 8,056 people · home $583,700
West Grove questions
Is West Grove, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Grove scores better for retirees than 4% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 4%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in West Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in West Grove is valued at $319,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,697, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,767 a month.
What is the weather like in West Grove?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.1 inches of precipitation a year and 23.9 inches of snow.
Does West Grove get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Grove 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)