Chester County, PA home prices

Chester County, PA: the typical home is worth $576,594 as of 2026-05, up +2.7% over the past year and +205.2% since 2000. Listings run about $262/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $51,847 → 2026: $576,594 (11.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $576,594, homes in Chester County sit 150% above the Pennsylvania median ($230,638) and 146% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #1 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 32 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~28% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,846/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,158/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Delaware County, PA ($369,653) · Montgomery County, PA ($494,155) · Lancaster County, PA ($388,209) · New Castle County, DE ($372,586) · Cecil County, MD ($384,991) · Berks County, PA ($312,341)