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Because it does well by almost any measure. Tredyffrin Township earns an A+, 62nd of 1032 graded towns in Pennsylvania. Residents are healthier than 98% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates, its public schools beat 98% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation, and the median household earns $162K. The exception is cost of living: homes are expensive, about $710K for a typical one and 7.8 times the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income. 78% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Tredyffrin Township, against 29% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Tredyffrin Township is more walkable than 92% of U.S. towns. Its National Register listings include Wharton Esherick Studio and Cressbrook Farm.
Where Tredyffrin Township beats most towns.
Wharton Esherick Studio| Widest gap | Tredyffrin Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.9% | 14.5% |
Wharton Esherick Studio is a National Historic Landmark, the National Register’s top tier. Its 14 National Register listings are more than in 97% of Pennsylvania towns with a listing.
Census counts: 5,458 in 1930, 31,927 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1876 and 7 maps from 1894 on.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Tredyffrin Township is from typical.
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Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Tredyffrin Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw16 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw16 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw18 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a yearUSS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, 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
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tredyffrin Township, 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 Tredyffrin Township.
Tredyffrin Township has schools in the top 5% of Pennsylvania, draws workers from Philadelphia and beyond and has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania.
34 miles of trail in 22 parks and preserves. Tredyffrin Township’s trail density is 1.7 miles per square mile. The biggest park or preserve is Wilson Farm Park, at 88 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. George Lorimer Preserve | 3.9 mi | 86 |
| 2. Airdrie Forest Preserve | 2.9 mi | 75 |
| 3. Mill Road Park | 2.6 mi | 56 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its A+ ranks #12 of the 1,037 Pennsylvania towns we grade for schools. Its A+ for schools comes with a D for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $710K.
Its public schools are run by Tredyffrin-Easttown SD. Three of its 17 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Forge MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 | 1,186 | A |
| Conestoga SHSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,264 | A+ |
| Valley Forge El SchTop results in townGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 552 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 5.9% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide.
12% of Tredyffrin Township adults report frequent mental distress. Among 1,035 Pennsylvania towns, just 7 have a lower share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Tredyffrin Township. 11% of Tredyffrin Township adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Tredyffrin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 8.8% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.3% | 17% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 19% | 19% |
| What stands out | Tredyffrin Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.9% | 14.5% |
| Fewer smokers | 8.3% | 15.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
49,423 jobs are based in Tredyffrin Township, 3.3 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here grew from 37,742 in 2013 to 49,423.
Most working residents leave Tredyffrin Township for work: only 12% work in town. 30% of workers work from home in Tredyffrin Township. Jobs based in Tredyffrin Township grew to 49,423 in 2023, 11,681 more than in 2013.
| Tredyffrin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 30% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $162,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 6.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
79 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 15 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 85% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 79 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Tredyffrin Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Tredyffrin Township has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Tredyffrin Township is 87°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Tredyffrin Township's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 7 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Tredyffrin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.2 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.4 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
29 within 15 miles of the center of Tredyffrin Township
About 5 of every 100 Tredyffrin Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
Where Tredyffrin Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
14 places in Tredyffrin Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
4 notable people were born in Tredyffrin Township.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Tredyffrin Township ( Welsh: [trɛˈdɘfrɪn]) is a township located in eastern Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 29,332 at the 2010 census. Settled in the late 17th century, Tredyffrin is bounded by Delaware and Montgomery counties. It includes on its northern boundary a small part of Valley Forge National Historical Park, where George Washington encamped during the American War of Independence. Tredyffrin and the entire Great Valley region also have many limestone deposits. Tredyffrin is the most populous township in Chester County. Unincorporated communities within Tredyffrin Township include Chesterbrook, Strafford, a portion of Paoli, and a portion of Wayne, H…
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10 towns share a border with Tredyffrin Township.
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tredyffrin Township | #62 | A+ | D | — | A+ | A+ |
| Upper Merion Township | #534 | B | D | C− | A− | A+ |
| Easttown Township | #43 | A+ | D | A− | A+ | A+ |
| King of Prussia | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Berwyn | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Willistown Township | #14 | A+ | D | A | A | A+ |
| Paoli | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Schuylkill Township | #64 | A+ | C− | A+ | B+ | A |
Tredyffrin Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. King of Prussia, Berwyn and Paoli aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Tredyffrin Township with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Yes, by almost any measure. Tredyffrin Township grades A+ overall, better than 97% of U.S. towns and #62 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A+ for health and A+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
4 notable people were born here, including Samuel Kosciuszko Zook and Jacob Atlee Beidler.
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