Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Modena has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Modena beats most towns.
Census counts: 126 in 1880, a peak of 867 in 1970, 541 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 1970 and 7 maps from 1904 on.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Modena. Close and well known come first.
Big draw36 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw35 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw34 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw36 mi MuseumLynnewood HallUSS 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
Who provides power, water and the rest in Modena, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Modena.
Since 2013, Modena has lost 99 jobs, to 40 in 2023. The town’s mean commuting time is 31 minutes, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are West Whiteland Township (6%), Philadelphia (4%) and Caln Township (4%). For half of commuters, work is under 15 miles away.
| Modena | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 22°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Modena who say their health is fair or poor: 23%. CDC measures, 26 in all: Modena beats Pennsylvania on 1 and trails on 9. Among adults in the town, 19% report frequent mental distress and 40% have obesity.
| Modena | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| What stands out | Modena | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.4% | 5.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 52% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Modena, 76% come from inland flooding and 5% from earthquakes. 8 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 2014.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Modena, the rent at the middle of the market is $1,317 a month. The share of households in Modena who own their home is 60%, against 78% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
| Modena | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 60% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,317 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
4 within 15 miles of the center of Modena
About 2 of every 100 Modena residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Modena is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 544 at the 2020 census. It was originally called Modeville, after the local Mode family.
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Modena has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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