Caln Meeting House · National Register of Historic Places
Caln Township’s story
191 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 maps from 1956 on.
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1835Caln Township is settled
Caln TownshipPA
9 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Eric Lewis · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
15,287
2025 Census estimate · +5.9% since 2020
Median home value
$319K
Census ACS
Household income
$100K
median
Median age
41.0
years
Jobs based here
5,281
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#796 of 1032 in PA
Is Caln Township a good place to live?
Caln Township grades C+ overall, 796th of 1032 graded towns in Pennsylvania, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $100K and residents are healthier than 85% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $319K for a typical one and 3.5 times the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income. Caln Township’s median rent is $1,788 a month, against $1,114 a month in Pennsylvania’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. Caln Township has 4 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Coatesville Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District and Caln Meeting House.
What makes Caln Township stand out
Where Caln Township beats most towns.
How Caln Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Caln Township is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →HealthChester County Hospital 8.8 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.8 of 20; 5.3% of households have no car; 2.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →SafetyC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 227 attractions →USS New Jersey and 162 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Caln Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw34 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw33 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw31 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw33 mi MuseumLynnewood HallSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Caln Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Caln Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPa American Coatesville water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Caln Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereChester County Board of ElectionsChester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes19335, 19320, 1937219335 47% · 19320 36% · 19372 16%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Caln Township.
Caln Township has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania and is safe by national standards but not by Pennsylvania’s; it also has property taxes 1.7 times the Pennsylvania norm.
HealthA−
Caln Township earns an A− for health
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 9.3% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide.
11% of Caln Township adults report frequent physical distress. Caln Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 10 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 14% of Caln Township adults report frequent mental distress.
85%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Caln Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
10 better16 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Caln Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.3% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 5.9% | 7.7% |
Chester County Hospital
8.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
84th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsC−
On state tests, Caln Township’s schools trail 78% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Coatesville Area SD.
22%of PA districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 1,074 | B+ |
| Coatesville Area SHSLargest public high schoolGrades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 | 1,366 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
#469for trails in PA
| Caln Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 4.6% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
4.6%
conserved · 263 of 5,675 acres
3.8 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lloyd Park | 0.5 mi | 26 |
| 2. Caln Park | 0.4 mi | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Caln Township
Caln Township has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 22° and about 32 inches of snow falls in a winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–65°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Caln Township has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Caln Township for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Caln Township fell to 5,281 in 2023, 1,298 fewer than in 2013. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Caln Township.
5%work in town
| Caln Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 15% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Caln Township5%
Philadelphia7%
West Goshen Township5%
West Whiteland Township5%
Tredyffrin Township5%
14 mi
median commute distance
5,281
jobs based in Caln Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 67% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Low risk in Caln Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. Since 1987, 28 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Caln Township.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
28
paid flood claims since 1987
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyC+
Crime per resident in Caln Township is higher than in 60% of U.S. towns
At 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 80% of Pennsylvania’s graded towns.
The property crime rate in Caln Township is 14.2 per 1,000 residents.
40%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Caln Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 14.2 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.2 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Caln Township2.2
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Caln Township14.2
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
40th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
20th
percentile among PA towns
34
violent crimes reported in 2025
218
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
An age mix much like Pennsylvania’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Pennsylvania average. Caln Township has grown 5.9% since 2020, to 15,287 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
41median age · PA 40.9
| Caln Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 21% | 18% |
| Median age | 41 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 21% | 20% | 22% |
Caln TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school35%
Some college17%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.8 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 57% are men (PA 41%). Median age: women 39.3, men 42.2.
| Caln Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.9% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.5% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.7% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.4% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.4% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade C−
A home in Caln Township sells for about $348K at the median
The median property tax bill is $5,484, against $3,311 across Pennsylvania, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
$348Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Caln Township
19pages on Caln Township
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 78% of PA districts · 4 schoolsSafetyC+2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than PA on 10 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC−Work & commuteA$100K median household income · 5,281 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Caln Township
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaUniversity or college · Public · West Chester9.3 mi$10,775 in-state tuitionImmaculata UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Immaculata10.3 mi$29,330 tuitionCheyney University of PennsylvaniaUniversity or college · Public · Cheyney13.2 mi$10,904 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Caln Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Landmarks
4 places in Caln Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
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About Caln Township
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Caln is a census-designated place (CDP) in Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,519 at the 2010 census. It is located east of the city of Coatesville and lies west of Philadelphia.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 345 ft
Caln Township’s neighbors
9 towns share a border with Caln Township.
DowningtownEast Caln TownshipEast Brandywine TownshipValley TownshipCoatesvilleWest Brandywine TownshipWest Bradford TownshipEast Fallowfield TownshipThorndaleCaln Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caln Township | #796 | C+ | C− | C+ | C− | A− |
| Downingtown | #437 | B+ | C− | C+ | A+ | A |
| East Caln Township | #122 | A | D | — | A+ | A |
| East Brandywine Township | #12 | A+ | C− | A+ | A+ | A |
| Valley Township | #645 | B | C+ | A− | C− | B |
| Coatesville | #1027 | D− | C | C− | C− | D |
| West Brandywine Township | #696 | B− | D | A | C− | A− |
| West Bradford Township | #213 | A | D | — | A+ | A |
East Caln Township and West Bradford Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Caln Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Caln Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Caln Township, PA a good place to live?
Caln Township grades C+ overall, better than 40% of U.S. towns and #796 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A− for health, C+ for safety and C− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Caln Township, PA safe?
Pennsylvania has less crime than most states, so among its own towns Caln Township sits nearer the middle.
Is Caln Township, PA expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $319,000, 11% above the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.