Pennsylvania is home to some of the wealthiest Americans in the country. In fact, some of the wealthiest billionaires live in Pennsylvania including Victoria Mars (Mars candy) and self-made billionaires such as Michael Rubin and Jeff Yass. Here are the top 6 wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania.
The information presented in this article are based on data from the US Census American Community Survey and the rankings are based on median household income.
1. Villanova, PA
Villanova is one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania. Located in Montgomery County and Delaware County, Villanova has a population of 8,213.
Home to some of the most affluent residents of Pennsylvania, Villanova has a median household income of over $250,000.
The median home value in Villanova is $750,000. The homes in Villanova are primarily owner-occupied with 94.4% owner-occupied and only 5.6% rentals.
Villanova residents are well educated with 83.9% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Villanova residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 18.5 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $250,000+ |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 83.9% |
| Median Home Value | $750,000 |
2. Fox Chapel, PA
Fox Chapel is one of the wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania. Located in Allegheny county, Fox Chapel has a population of 5,343.
Home to some of the most affluent residents of Pennsylvania, Fox Chapel has a median household income of $233,776.
The median home value in Fox Chapel is $701,600. The homes in Fox Chapel are primarily owner-occupied with 96.7% owner-occupied and only 3.3% rentals.
Fox Chapel residents are well educated with 82.4% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Fox Chapel residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 26.2 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $233,776 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 82.40% |
| Median Home Value | $701,600 |
3. Merion Station, PA
Merion Station is one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania. Located in Montgomery county, Merion Station has a population of 5,741.
Home to some of the most affluent residents of Pennsylvania, Merion Station has a median household income of $223,430.
The median home value in Merion Station is $677,000. The homes in Merion Station are primarily owner-occupied with 93.2% owner-occupied and only 6.8% rentals.
Merion Station residents are well educated with 85.7% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Merion Station residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 29.3 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $223,430 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 85.7% |
| Median Home Value | $677,000 |
4. West Pikeland, PA
West Pikeland is one of the wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania. Located in Chester County, West Pikeland has a population of 4,024.
Home to some of the most affluent residents of Pennsylvania, West Pikeland has a median household income of $208,507.
The homes in West Pikeland are primarily owner-occupied with 98.1% owner-occupied and only 1.9% rentals.
West Pikeland residents are well educated with 73.3% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. West Pikeland residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 29.7 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $208,507 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 73.30% |
5. West Vincent, PA
West Vincent is one of the wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania. Located in Chester County, West Vincent has a population of 6,668.
Home to some of the most affluent residents of Pennsylvania, West Vincent has a median household income of $191,364.
The median home value in West Vincent is $545,600. The homes in West Vincent are primarily owner-occupied with 87.2% owner-occupied and only 12.8% rentals.
West Vincent residents are well educated with 74% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. West Vincent residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 31 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $191,364 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 74.00% |
| Median Home Value | $545,600 |
6. Edgeworth, PA
Edgeworth is one of the wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania. Located in Allegheny County, Edgeworth has a population of 1,669.
Home to some of the most affluent residents of Pennsylvania, Edgeworth has a median household income of $183,250.
The homes in Edgeworth are primarily owner-occupied with 93.6% owner-occupied and only 6.4% rentals.
Edgeworth residents are well educated with 80.7% of residents having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Edgeworth residents live a good work-life balance with an average commute time of 27.5 minutes.
| Median Household Income | $183,250 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 80.70% |
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