Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 540,896 ↑ 1.2% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $123,041 65% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $461,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| Median Age | 40.7 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.0% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 93 transactions |
| Active Listings | 75 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 341 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $93,819 |
| Recent Sales | 79 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 168 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 7.05 acres |
| Active Listings | 52 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 9.00 | $900,000 | $100,000 | 4219 Howell Rd | Malvern |
| Mar 2026 | 50.00 | $1,250,000 | $25,000 | 801-802 & #819 | Coatesville |
| Mar 2026 | 1.15 | $500,000 | $436,453 | LOT 3 Yellow Springs Rd | Chester Springs |
| Feb 2026 | 2.55 | $150,000 | $58,824 | 130 Pumpkin Hill Rd | Glenmoore |
| Feb 2026 | 14.52 | $400,000 | $27,548 | 1735 Shadyside Rd | Downingtown |
| Feb 2026 | 11.33 | $2,800,000 | $247,044 | 71 Mennonite Church Rd | Spring City |
| Feb 2026 | 5.26 | $921,725 | $175,233 | 1020 Boot Rd | Downingtown |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $190,000 | $95,000 | 187 E Hillendale Rd | Kennett Square |
| Jan 2026 | 1.87 | $1,750,000 | $935,829 | 327 Stoney Knoll Ln Lot 5 | Berwyn |
| Jan 2026 | 4.80 | $750,000 | $156,250 | 813 W King Rd | Malvern |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 20.99 | $370,000 | $17,627 | 548 Rosedale Rd | Kennett Square |
| Jan 2026 | 7.60 | $440,000 | $57,895 | 524 Chesterville Rd | Landenberg |
| Jan 2026 | 2.14 | $200,000 | $93,458 | 391 S 4th St | Oxford |
| Dec 2025 | 2.70 | $1,700,000 | $629,630 | 383 W Cedarville Rd | Pottstown |
| Dec 2025 | 31.66 | $850,000 | $26,848 | 225 Pusey Mill Rd | Cochranville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.14 | $250,000 | $116,768 | 1410 Little Conestoga Rd | Glenmoore |
| Dec 2025 | 10.03 | $420,000 | $41,874 | 255 Pusey Mill Rd | Cochranville |
| Dec 2025 | 32.80 | $800,000 | $24,390 | 3221 Coventryville Rd | Pottstown |
| Dec 2025 | 8.60 | $1,728,874 | $201,032 | 985 Sills Mill Rd | Kennett Square |
| Dec 2025 | 12.60 | $417,500 | $33,135 | 169 Cemetery Rd | Nottingham |
| Dec 2025 | 3.00 | $480,000 | $160,000 | 0 Haines Mill Rd | West Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 2.00 | $255,000 | $127,385 | 109 Sheeder Rd | Phoenixville |
| Dec 2025 | 9.30 | $760,000 | $81,720 | 230 Rock Rd | Honey Brook |
| Dec 2025 | 4.80 | $230,000 | $47,917 | 187 Collamer Rd | Oxford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.47 | $600,000 | $409,277 | 171 Longford Ave | Malvern |
| Nov 2025 | 1.59 | $299,000 | $187,578 | 258 Line Rd | Kennett Square |
| Nov 2025 | 1.00 | $170,000 | $170,000 | 275 Hawksworth Dr | Oxford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.98 | $630,000 | $318,182 | 2081 Bodine Rd | Malvern |
| Nov 2025 | 10.90 | $450,000 | $41,292 | 164 Lloyd Rd | West Grove |
| Nov 2025 | 15.60 | $430,000 | $27,564 | 1617 Glenside Rd | West Chester |
| Nov 2025 | 1.20 | $78,760 | $65,633 | 554 Merlin Rd | Phoenixville |
| Oct 2025 | 3.90 | $400,000 | $102,564 | 506 Willow Glen Rd | Kennett Square |
| Oct 2025 | 1.20 | $90,000 | $75,000 | 155 Wilmington Rd | East Fallowfield |
| Oct 2025 | 4.20 | $170,000 | $40,476 | 191 Mercer Mill Rd | Landenberg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.70 | $350,000 | $205,882 | 736 Northbrook Rd | Kennett Square |
| Oct 2025 | 1.90 | $169,900 | $89,421 | 1265 Newark Rd | Toughkenamon |
| Oct 2025 | 2.76 | $850,000 | $308,083 | 300 Snyder Ave | West Chester |
| Sep 2025 | 2.20 | $325,000 | $147,727 | 907 Unionville Wawaset Rd | Kennett Square |
| Sep 2025 | 3.60 | $170,000 | $47,222 | 5A Queen Ln | Landenberg |
| Sep 2025 | 7.30 | $662,000 | $90,685 | 971 Cornwallis Dr | West Chester |
| Sep 2025 | 1.80 | $150,000 | $83,333 | 1443 Airport Rd | Coatesville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.30 | $172,400 | $132,615 | 15 E Mount Vernon St | Oxford |
| Sep 2025 | 4.00 | $500,000 | $125,000 | 676 Guernsey Rd S | Landenberg |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $220,000 | $110,000 | 4 Wagner Ln | Coatesville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.81 | $170,000 | $93,819 | 152 Icedale Rd | Honey Brook |
| Sep 2025 | 2.64 | $269,900 | $102,390 | 168 Garden Station Rd | Avondale |
| Sep 2025 | 3.67 | $279,000 | $76,084 | 21 Delaney Dr | Downingtown |
| Sep 2025 | 2.40 | $325,000 | $135,417 | 939 Western Rd | Phoenixville |
| Sep 2025 | 7.80 | $971,000 | $124,487 | 228 Highland Ave | Devon |
| Aug 2025 | 3.00 | $215,000 | $71,667 | 837 Shenton Rd | West Chester |
| Aug 2025 | 2.91 | $405,000 | $139,271 | 1874 Lenape Unionville Rd | West Chester |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $155,000 | $155,000 | 292 Elk Creek Rd | Oxford |
| Aug 2025 | 6.12 | $495,000 | $80,882 | 795 Scattergood Ln | West Chester |
| Aug 2025 | 67.10 | $500,000 | $7,452 | Bryson Rd | Gap |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $350,000 | $350,000 | 814 Newhall Rd | Kennett Square |
| Jul 2025 | 2.30 | $205,000 | $89,130 | 2341 Hickory Hill Rd | Oxford |
| Jul 2025 | 2.40 | $140,000 | $58,333 | 137 Corby Rd | West Grove |
| Jul 2025 | 5.40 | $210,000 | $38,889 | 876 W Cedarville Rd | Pottstown |
| Jul 2025 | 10.71 | $267,500 | $24,965 | 850 Locust Grove Rd | West Chester |
| Jul 2025 | 1.20 | $225,000 | $187,500 | 333 Old Kings Hwy | Downingtown |
| Jul 2025 | 8.61 | $360,000 | $41,792 | 1362 S Hanover St | Pottstown |
| Jul 2025 | 2.00 | $575,000 | $287,500 | 2079 Bodine Rd | Malvern |
| Jul 2025 | 4.70 | $550,000 | $117,022 | 708 Pothouse Rd | Phoenixville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.48 | $312,500 | $89,799 | 2083 Baltimore Pike | Oxford |
| Jun 2025 | 3.02 | $210,000 | $69,536 | 0 Lenover Hill Rd | Parkesburg |
| Jun 2025 | 5.20 | $205,527 | $39,524 | 1611 Sheeder Mill Rd | Spring City |
| Jun 2025 | 12.00 | $700,000 | $58,333 | 151 Hill Rd | Elverson |
| Jun 2025 | 1.51 | $160,000 | $105,820 | 101 Cains Rd | Honey Brook |
| May 2025 | 2.40 | $250,000 | $104,167 | 112 Reese St | Toughkenamon |
| May 2025 | 13.20 | $1,150,000 | $87,121 | 10-10A Merlin Rd | Chester Springs |
| May 2025 | 2.00 | $434,000 | $217,000 | LOT 2 Lenape Unionville Rd | West Chester |
| Apr 2025 | 2.10 | $400,000 | $190,476 | 247 S Fairville Rd | Chadds Ford |
| Apr 2025 | 31.66 | $1,060,000 | $33,481 | 0 Octorara Trl | Parkesburg |
| Apr 2025 | 2.38 | $1,874,500 | $788,600 | 424 Conestoga Rd | Malvern |
| Apr 2025 | 1.33 | $245,000 | $184,641 | 995 Desantis Dr | Coatesville |
| Apr 2025 | 2.00 | $220,000 | $110,000 | 841 Little Conestoga Rd | Glenmoore |
| Apr 2025 | 1.70 | $100,000 | $58,824 | LOT 13 Church Rd | Lincoln University |
| Mar 2025 | 10.40 | $580,000 | $55,769 | 8 Deblyn V Ln | West Chester |
| Mar 2025 | 1.71 | $40,000 | $23,337 | 4401 Conestoga Rd | Elverson |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $54,000 |
| Recent Sales | 14 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 88 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.52 acres |
| Active Listings | 23 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.56 | $75,000 | 300 Oaklyn Rd | Coatesville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.25 | $14,000 | 1236 Shadyside Rd | Downingtown |
| Feb 2026 | 0.78 | $30,000 | 3 Woodland Ave | Coatesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.65 | $54,000 | 514 Pennsylvania Ave | Avondale |
| Jan 2026 | 0.60 | $200,000 | 125 Grant St | Oxford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.09 | $1,000,000 | 615-617 S Walnut St | West Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $37,500 | 36 Franklin Ave | Spring City |
| Dec 2025 | 0.43 | $40,000 | 379 & 383 Valley | Coatesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.43 | $40,000 | 379 & 383 Valley Rd | Coatesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $46,400 | 415 Lee Ave | Spring City |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.70 | $67,500 | 217 & 219 Chapel Ave | Parkesburg |
| Nov 2025 | 0.58 | $44,500 | 435 Kline Ave | Pottstown |
| Oct 2025 | 0.84 | $125,000 | 0 E Cedarville Rd | Pottstown |
| Sep 2025 | 0.50 | $170,000 | 403 S Church St | Spring City |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 540,896 |
| Population (2020) | 534,413 |
| Population Growth | 1.21% |
| Median Household Income | $123,041 |
| Median Home Value | $461,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 210,730 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,325 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.0% |
| Median Age | 40.7 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 122,249 (22.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 2.6% |
Market Overview
Chester County, Pennsylvania has a population of 540,896, which has grown 1.21% since 2020. The median household income is $123,041, above the national median of $74,580 by 65.0%. With a median home value of $461,800 and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 4.0% suggests tight market conditions. Chester County is part of Pennsylvania's land market, attracting both local and out-of-state buyers. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $81,301 per acre, with properties averaging 7.30 acres. There are currently 75 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Chester County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Chester County has a population of 540,896. The county has grown 1.21% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Chester County?
The median household income in Chester County is $123,041, which is 65.0% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Chester County growing or shrinking?
Chester County is growing. The population has increased 1.21% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Chester County?
The median home value in Chester County is $461,800. The housing vacancy rate is 4.0%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $81,301 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $100,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Chester County, Pennsylvania?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Pennsylvania, including Chester County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.