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Living in Downingtown borough

The city had 16 schools in 2026. Downingtown borough had a population of 8,255 in July 2026. For Downingtown borough, median household income was US$96,228 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population8,255people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
Median gross salary4,233EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)
Median rent1,334EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.73%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,185offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 38% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.77µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Downingtown borough?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Downingtown borough.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,518 per month, while the median home value was US$353,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 48%, and the vacancy rate was 4.63% in July 2026. 38.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Downingtown borough recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,518/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent38.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,479 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official
Median monthly rent1,334 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Downingtown borough a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–57%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–58%
Family52%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–61%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 34–56%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

16.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,370 of 8,255 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Downingtown borough is 3.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income96,228 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband85.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet2.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet0.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary4,233 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)2Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,013 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate3.73 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Downingtown borough?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Downingtown borough median gross pay: €4,233 (ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€1,728of €3,289 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,289
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,479
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,728
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Downingtown borough. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Downingtown borough. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher97.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools16 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio66 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,747 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,580 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Downingtown borough when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesDowningtown borough highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Downingtown borough highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
Downingtown borough2,185
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,185 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time24.65 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work0.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Downingtown borough. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Downingtown borough.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Downingtown borough is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.77 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202425Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average precipitation by monthJan 94.49 · Feb 81.03 · Mar 114 · Apr 102.1 · May 102.4 · Jun 117.3 · Jul 122.9 · Aug 117.6 · Sep 123.4 · Oct 115.3 · Nov 86.36 · Dec 113.8 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00363321 (GLENMOORE)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading173.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.42 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,070 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.35 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents1,370 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population8,255 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value353,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes47.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate75.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad16.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents6.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents10.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.12 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage79.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance4.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher49.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,943 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home15.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans88.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Downingtown borough

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Phoenixville borough as a Downingtown borough alternative in the same region

21 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 527 Phoenixville borough vs 2,185 Downingtown borough−76%
  • Residents: 19,452 Phoenixville borough vs 8,255 Downingtown borough+136%
  • Unemployment: 4.8% Phoenixville borough vs 3.7% Downingtown borough+29%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,036 Phoenixville borough vs €4,233 Downingtown borough+19%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.9 µg/m³ Phoenixville borough vs 6.8 µg/m³ Downingtown boroughsame level
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,013 Phoenixville borough vs €4,013 Downingtown boroughsame level
Full comparisonMore about Phoenixville borough

Draper as a Downingtown borough alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 3048 km, better on 2 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, city cannot be compared like for like.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 Draper vs 2,185 Downingtown borough−42%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 3.7% Downingtown borough−36%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 (2024) Draper vs €4,233 (2020) Downingtown boroughno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³ Draper vs 6.8 µg/m³ Downingtown borough+20%
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Cities near Downingtown borough

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Lionville 7.0 km away
Rent
1,770 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,990 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Kennett Square 18.2 km away
Rent
1,290 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,097 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Paoli 18.4 km away
Rent
1,843 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,587 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Phoenixville 21.0 km away
Rent
1,603 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
5,036 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Gettysburg borough8,254 residentsScappoose8,257 residentsTaneytown8,259 residentsMacclenny8,251 residentsCorning8,260 residentsSocorro8,261 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Downingtown borough?

The median gross salary is 4,013 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Downingtown borough?

The unemployment rate is 3.73 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Downingtown borough?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.77 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Downingtown borough?

Police recorded 2,185 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Downingtown borough?

The published population is 8,255 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

How many foreign residents live in Downingtown borough?

1,370 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Downingtown borough a good place to live?

Downingtown borough may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Downingtown borough?

Lionville, West Chester borough, Coatesville, Kennett Square, Kennett Square borough are near Downingtown borough. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
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  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  4. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  5. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  7. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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