Villanova is a somewhat small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 8,213 people and two associated neighborhoods, Villanova is the 153rd largest community in Pennsylvania. Villanova home prices are not only among the most expensive in Pennsylvania, but Villanova real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Villanova is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 97.03% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Villanova is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Villanova who work in sales jobs (17.97%), healthcare (11.77%), and teaching (10.72%). Of important note, Villanova is also a town of artists. Villanova has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Villanova’s character. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 15.72% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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. Villanova is a place where college students are a big part of the character and culture of the town. Small towns have often struggled with declining populations over the past few decades, but the presence of such a large college student population has helped Villanova to fight this trend. Not only does the college population add spending and jobs to local economy, but it also contributes a very tangible, youthful energy to the town. Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Villanova, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Villanova is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 88.32% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%. The per capita income in Villanova in 2022 was $45,935, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $183,740 for a family of four. Villanova is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Villanova home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Villanova residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Villanova include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Villanova is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.
