Senior Living Apartments in West Chester, PA

Learn More About Senior Apartments in West Chester, PA

West Chester provides a suburban retreat just outside of Philadelphia. While residents have easy access to big-city attractions, West Chester offers all the conveniences of a modern city as well as unique local shops that create a welcoming environment and close-knit community.

In West Chester, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in West Chester, PA

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is around $1,500 in the state of Pennsylvania. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in West Chester, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About West Chester, PA

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in West Chester are rated 12 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that West Chester is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
88	82	83	90	87	90

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$76,105 per year	$33,672 per year	$52,385 per year	$27,712 per year	$47,254 per year	$4,213 per year	$1,003 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service West Chester include:

Chester County Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 240+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Paoli Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 230+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

West Chester’s climate is classified as humid continental, with hot, humid summers and generally cold winters. The average humidity level is 64%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 68%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
30°F	40°F	21°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
75°F	86°F	64°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 88

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 48″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
27	9.2%	19,762	10,704 per square mile	2.3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.1%	2.9%	10.4%	8.8%	<0.1%	2.4%	75.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Philadelphia: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Chester County

Democratic	Republican	Other
52.6%	43.3%	4.0%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in West Chester include:

• Chester County Historical Society
• American Helicopter Museum
• WCU Museum of Anthropology and Archeology
• Brinton 1704 House
• Brandywine Battlefield

Outdoor attractions in West Chester:

• Everhart Park
• Kathy McBratnie Park
• Hoopes Park
• Ridley Creek State Park
• Marsh Creek State Park
• Sady Hollow Heritage Park
• Philadelphia Zoo

West Chester’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• AMC Painters Crossing 9
• Bradford Plaza

Transportation

OurBus operates bus routes throughout the city of West Chester and offers intercity transportation for many cities in the surrounding area. Taxis and ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in West Chester.