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Downingtown, PA
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Population
8,255
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,773
ZIP codes
0
Downingtown and its ZIP codes
Downingtown at a glance
- Downingtown is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 133rd among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $96,228, 23% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,800 (39% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,518 a month.
Local data for Downingtown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Downingtown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,228
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$353,800
Median rent
$1,518/mo
Homeownership
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher
49.2%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,501), Irish Americans (1,448), Italian Americans (1,019).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Downingtown.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,775
253,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$110,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $6,888 per person
How people get to work
Downingtown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Downingtown, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,015
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Downingtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThorndaleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.9 |
| EagleviewCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.3 |
| ExtonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.1 |
| LionvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
| MarshalltonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| CalnCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| EagleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| West ChesterBorough | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| ModenaBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| CoatesvilleCity | 6.6 mi | 1.8 |
| South CoatesvilleBorough | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| GlenmooreCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| FrazerCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| HaytiCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Downingtown, PA in?
- Downingtown is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Downingtown, PA?
- About 8,255 people live in Downingtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Downingtown?
- Nearby places include Thorndale (2.9 mi), Eagleview (3.8 mi), Exton (4 mi), Lionville (4.1 mi), Marshallton (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023