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Chadds Ford, PA
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Living in Chadds Ford



Chadds Ford is a very small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 1,476 people and three constituent neighborhoods, Chadds Ford is the 733rd largest community in Pennsylvania.

Chadds Ford home prices are not only among the most expensive in Pennsylvania, but Chadds Ford real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Chadds Ford has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Chadds Ford has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 10.73% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Chadds Ford is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Chadds Ford’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Chadds Ford is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Chadds Ford, the average commute to work is 33.36 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Chadds Ford is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Chadds Ford. 75.48% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Chadds Ford in 2018 was $62,922, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $251,688 for a family of four.

Chadds Ford is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Chadds Ford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Chadds Ford residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Chadds Ford include English, Irish, Italian, German, and Greek.

The most common language spoken in Chadds Ford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Langs. of India.