Chester County Named Top 5 Best Place to Live in PA

Travel + Leisure has named Chester County No. 5 among the eight best places to live in Pennsylvania.

The luxury travel and lifestyle publication highlighted several particularly appealing Chester County communities, including West Chester, Downingtown, Malvern, Saint Peter's Village, Coatesville, Oxford, and the Great Valley, in its report. 

“Chester County is one of my go-to recommendations for families and professionals who want a little more room and a high quality of life,” said realtor Mike Severns, founder of the Mike Severns Team, in the Travel + Leisure article. “Downtown West Chester has a real energy to it, and areas like Great Valley and Downingtown offer strong schools, solid commuting options, and neighborhoods that tend to appreciate well.” 

Travel + Leisure notes high home values and real estate prices within the Chester County real estate market. A December 2025 report from the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee noted, “The average median home price in Chester County ranges between $530,000 and $560,000, while the median household income sits at approximately $120,000.”