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London Grove TownshipPA
Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania. A town in Pennsylvania, home to 9,047 people.
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Photo: Mididuce · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
9,047
2025 Census estimate · +2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$470K
Census ACS
Household income
$176K
median
Median age
38.3
years
Jobs based here
1,925
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#236 of 1032 in PA
Is London Grove Township a good place to live?
London Grove Township’s strongest is incomes: the median household earns $176K. Schools are another plus: its public schools beat 87% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation. What counts against it is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $470K, 5.1 years of the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income. The overall grade lands at A, better than 88% of U.S. towns. It ranks 236th of 1032 in Pennsylvania. On history, just 75 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns do worse. The biggest park or preserve is Goddard Park, at 154 acres. 26% of the land locally is conserved, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 8.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%.
Figures: incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · National Register of Historic Places · OpenStreetMap · USGS PAD-US.
What makes London Grove Township stand out
Where London Grove Township beats most towns.
A growing town
London Grove Township has grown 21% since 2010
7,475 counted in 2010 and 8,797 in 2020; an estimated 9,047 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How London Grove Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far London Grove Township is from typical.
Jobs & incomeBased on what households earn, poverty and workA+Open →SchoolsSchools rank among the strongest comparedAOpen →HealthChristiana Hospital 11 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingBelow the middle of the towns comparedCOpen →Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.9 of 20; 3% of households have no car; 1.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsGraded on parks, trails and protected landAOpen →HistoryLess recorded history than most townsC−Open →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 250 attractions →USS New Jersey and 155 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around London Grove Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw37 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw36 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
8 mi GardenLongwood Gardens
Big draw35 mi MuseumEastern State PenitentiarySources: 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 · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to London Grove Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in London Grove Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLondon Grove Twp Mun Auth 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 London Grove 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 codes19390, 1931119390 54% · 19311 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in London Grove Township.
London Grove Township sends many workers across the state line to Wilmington, owes part of its health edge to its incomes and has household incomes well above the Pennsylvania norm.
SchoolsA
London Grove Township’s grade for schools is an A
The largest public high school is Avon Grove CS, with 1,897 students. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with the reason it’s listed. Public school enrollment in London Grove Township: 3,028 students across 2 schools.
87%of PA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Grove MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,131 | B+ |
| Avon Grove CSLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 1,897 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
On CDC estimates, London Grove Township is healthier than four in five U.S. towns
Against the 1,513 U.S. towns with household incomes like London Grove Township’s, it is less healthy than 83%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Two figures for adults in London Grove Township: 33% sleep under 7 hours, 12% report frequent physical distress. This Pennsylvania town beats the Pennsylvania average on 8 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 14% of adults report frequent mental distress locally.
83%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| London Grove Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
8 better17 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | London Grove Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.2% | 14.5% |
| Fewer smokers | 12.5% | 15.8% |
| More uninsured adults | 8.6% | 5.8% |
Christiana Hospital
In Newark · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
83rd
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsA
London Grove Township keeps nearly a quarter of its land conserved
Walkers can cover 11 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The concentration of trails for London Grove Township comes to 0.6 miles per square mile.
#361for trails in PA
25.7%
conserved · 2,818 of 10,981 acres
11 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Goddard Park | 0.6 mi | 154 |
| 2. Smedley Preserve | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
London Grove Township stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with the median household income higher than most
24% of working residents cross a state line to work, Wilmington among the top destinations.
The top destinations are New Garden Township (6%), Philadelphia (4%) and Wilmington (4%). Among residents in London Grove Township, 1.8% live below the poverty line. Since 2013, London Grove Township has lost 275 jobs, to 1,925 in 2023. In London Grove Township, the mean commuting time is 33 minutes.
5%work in town
| London Grove Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $176,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 22% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In London Grove Township5%
New Garden Township6%
Philadelphia4%
Wilmington4%
Kennett Township4%
16 mi
median commute distance
1,925
jobs based in London Grove Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 47% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
London Grove Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 86° and January nights of 23°, with about 18 inches of snow a winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall45–66°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Natural hazards: moderate risk in London Grove Township, mostly inland flooding
Expected losses in London Grove Township break down as 68% from inland flooding and 7% from drought. Since 1985, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out locally. Its risk rating from FEMA comes in at 41 of 100.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDrought
3
paid flood claims since 1985
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about London Grove Township
18pages on London Grove Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of London Grove Township
Lincoln UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln University6.1 mi$12,512 in-state tuitionGoldey-Beacom CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wilmington, DE9.1 mi$14,940 tuitionCecil CollegeCommunity college · Public · North East, MD15 mi$5,640 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 London Grove Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave London Grove Township for work
Where London Grove Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,925jobs based in London Grove Township
5%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About London Grove Township
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
London Grove is an unincorporated community in West Marlborough Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. London Grove is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 926 and Newark Road, north of Avondale. There was a blacksmith shop (at the middle of the intersection) and a general store, now the parking lot for an apartment building.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
London Grove Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with London Grove Township.
West Marlborough TownshipNew Garden TownshipFranklin TownshipAvondalePenn TownshipLondonderry TownshipLondon Grove Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Grove Township | #236 | A | C | — | A | A− |
| West Marlborough Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| New Garden Township | #537 | B | D | — | B | A |
| Franklin Township | #515 | B+ | D | — | A | A |
| Avondale | — | — | C+ | — | A | A |
| Penn Township | #149 | A | C+ | — | A | A− |
| Londonderry Township | #808 | C+ | C− | — | C+ | B |
Avondale has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. London Grove Township, New Garden Township, Franklin Township, Avondale, Penn Township and Londonderry Township report no FBI crime data of their own. West Marlborough Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare London Grove Township with a neighbor →
Questions about London Grove Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is London Grove Township, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. London Grove Township grades A overall, better than 88% of U.S. towns and #236 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A− for health and A for schools.
Is London Grove Township, PA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.