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Downingtown, PA

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Population
8,384
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
238 ft
Median Home Value
$353,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,518/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$96,228
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Downingtown in context.

OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityWest Chester, Pennsylvania6.1 miles away · 19,591 residents.

About Downingtown

Downingtown is a historic borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, located thirty-three miles west of Philadelphia. First settled in 1716 and originally named Milltown due to its numerous early paper and grist mills along the Brandywine Creek, the community of approximately 8,300 preserves its heritage in the East Lancaster Avenue Historic District. Public education for local families is administered by the highly rated Downingtown Area School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+97.7rating

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