Stone Barn, State Route 52 (Pennsbury Township)
Hamorton’s story
195 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 7 maps from 1901 on.
- 1831Hamorton is settled
HamortonPA
Population
138
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$440K
Census ACS
Household income
$146K
median
Median age
47.3
years
Jobs based here
10
A commuter town
Settled
1831
195 years ago
Is Hamorton a good place to live?
100% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Hamorton, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 29% and U.S. towns at 29%. No town among the 1,036 in Pennsylvania we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Hamorton. Hamorton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hamorton stand out
Where Hamorton beats most towns.
Small town
138 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hamorton.
Work & commute
Hamorton has 0.1 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
0%work in town
Half commute less than 13 miles. Since 2013, Hamorton has lost 91 jobs, to 10 in 2023. Its median household income is put at $146,000. The top destinations are Kennett Township (10%), Upper Merion Township (6%) and West Goshen Township (6%).
Where working residents work
In Hamorton0%
Kennett Township10%
Upper Merion Township6%
West Goshen Township6%
Philadelphia4%
13 mi
median commute distance
10
jobs based in Hamorton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Top of a low hazard risk in Hamorton: inland flooding
23risk score of 100
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Hamorton than in 77% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 70% come from inland flooding and 6% from tornadoes.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Hamorton, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
12″snow a winter
The range runs from 23° on a January night to 87° on a July afternoon, with about 12 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring41–63°
Summer64–84°
Fall46–66°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, fewer of Hamorton’s adults report frequent mental distress
14% of Hamorton adults say their health is fair or poor. Only one of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare has a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Hamorton. Against the Pennsylvania average, Hamorton comes out ahead on 14 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 3.
| Hamorton | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 9.2% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 24% | 23% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
14 better9 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Hamorton | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.5% | 14.5% |
| Fewer smokers | 9.2% | 15.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.6% | 8.8% |
Chester County Hospital
7.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hamorton
15pages on Hamorton
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Nearby attractions
All 217 attractions →USS New Jersey and 163 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hamorton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
in town GardenLongwood Gardens
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw26 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw27 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a yearSources: 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 · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Hamorton: who provides what
Hamorton is unincorporated, so Chester County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterChester Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesChester CountyChester County provides services here
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 codes19317, 1934819317 55% · 19348 45%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Hamorton for work
Where Hamorton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
10jobs based in Hamorton
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
12 within 15 miles of the center of Hamorton
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaUniversity or college · Public · West Chester6.6 mi$10,775 in-state tuitionCheyney University of PennsylvaniaUniversity or college · Public · Cheyney7.9 mi$10,904 in-state tuitionGoldey-Beacom CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wilmington, DE8.9 mi$14,940 tuition
About 0 of every 100 Hamorton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Hamorton
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Hamorton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. Hamorton is located primarily in southern Chester County, in the northeastern part of Kennett Township. U.S. Route 1 passes through the community, leading east (northbound) 3 miles (5 km) to Chadds Ford and west (southbound) the same distance to Kennett Square. Pennsylvania Route 52 intersects Route 1 in Hamorton, leading southeast 10 miles (16 km) to Wilmington, Delaware, and northeast 9 miles (14 km) to West Chester. The Hamorton Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, comprises 75 hi…
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- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 459 ft
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