Chadds Ford is a very small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 1,476 people and three associated 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.
A relatively large number of people in Chadds Ford telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.35% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.
Because of many things, Chadds Ford is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Chadds Ford a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Chadds Ford has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Chadds Ford’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Chadds Ford, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.97 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small town, Chadds Ford doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
If knowledge is power, Chadds Ford is a pretty powerful place. 70.10% of the adults in Chadds Ford have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Chadds Ford in 2022 was $70,460, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $281,840 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 Black or African-American. 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 Langs. of India and Spanish.