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Malvern, PA
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,435
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,725
ZIP codes
0
Malvern and its ZIP codes
Malvern at a glance
- Malvern is about 9.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $117,548, 51% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $521,800 (about 2.1 times the Pennsylvania figure) and median rent is $2,169 a month.
Local data for Malvern, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Malvern, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,548
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$521,800
Median rent
$2,169/mo
Homeownership
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
69.5%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (756), Italian Americans (552), German Americans (378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Malvern.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 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
Malvern, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Malvern, 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
88° / 23°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Malvern
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaoliCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2 |
| FrazerCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.1 |
| BerwynCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| ChesterbrookCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.6 |
| DevonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| ExtonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.1 |
| WayneCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Cheyney UniversityCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| West ChesterBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| LionvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.5 |
| PhoenixvilleBorough | 7.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Mont ClareCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| OaksCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| KimbertonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| St. DavidsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| King of PrussiaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malvern, PA in?
- Malvern is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Malvern, PA?
- About 3,435 people live in Malvern, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malvern?
- Nearby places include Paoli (1.4 mi), Frazer (2.2 mi), Berwyn (4 mi), Chesterbrook (4.2 mi), Devon (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023