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Chadds Ford

Pop. 1,341·18th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Chadds Ford, PA
Median rent (all units)
$2,357/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$392
Rising (Monthly)
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Chadds Ford · $2,357
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
15% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,357/mo, rent takes about 15% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$94,000/yr
Local median income
$184,286/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Chadds Ford's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,910
1 BR
$2,110
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,020
4 BR+
$3,440
Research median
$2,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,284/yr
At $2,357/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Chadds Ford, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 73.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,341
Median income
$184,286
Median age
42.6
Renters
3.8%
Age distribution
29.8%
28%
16.3%
15.4%
Under 1829.8%
18–3410.6%
35–5428%
55–6416.3%
65+15.4%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
77.6%
White77.6%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian3%
Other7.4%
Education (25+)
14.5%
12.4%
73.1%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college12.4%
Bachelor's+73.1%
Housing tenure
96.2%
Owner96.2%
Renter3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Chadds Ford, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$137,174 → $184,286
up 34.3%
Population
1,485 → 1,341
down 9.7%
Renter share
7.8% → 3.8%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
75.5% → 73.1%
-2.4 pts

Census figures show median household income at $184,286 today, compared with $137,174 five years earlier. Census counts show Chadds Ford, PA losing about 144 residents over the five-year window, down 9.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 7.8% to 3.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 75.5% to 73.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Chadds Ford is $2,357/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,510/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,020/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($184,286/yr), Chadds Ford ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Chadds Ford an affordable city for renters?

Chadds Ford is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,357/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($184,286/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Chadds Ford falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Chadds Ford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,357/mo in Chadds Ford. The local median household income is $184,286/yr, meaning the typical Chadds Ford household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Chadds Ford?

Rent in Chadds Ford has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Chadds Ford rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Chadds Ford is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #18 out of 167 tracked cities at $2,357/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Chadds Ford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Chadds Ford ($2,357/mo): Claymont ($1,628/mo), Wilmington ($1,872/mo), West Chester ($2,201/mo).

What percentage of Chadds Ford residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 3.8% of Chadds Ford households are renters, while 96.2% are owner-occupied. Chadds Ford leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Chadds Ford rent compare to the national average?

Chadds Ford's median rent of $2,357/mo is $392 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #18 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,357/mo, rent takes ~15% of Chadds Ford's median household income ($184,286/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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