Hibernia House · National Register of Historic Places
West Caln Township’s story
West Caln Township in pictures
The archive holds 6 maps from 1905 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →West Caln TownshipPA
A town of 9,088.
6 bordering townsMap →
Hibernia House · Photo: Choess · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
9,088
2025 Census estimate · +2% since 2020
Median home value
$348K
Census ACS
Household income
$99K
median
Median age
46.3
years
Jobs based here
891
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#690 of 1032 in PA
What should you know before moving to West Caln Township?
West Caln Township's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades B−, 690th of 1032 graded towns in Pennsylvania. It reports less crime per resident than 86% of U.S. towns and the median household earns $99K. Its weakest subject is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $348K, 3.8 years of the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income. West Caln Township’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. West Caln Township has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Hibernia House and Sandy Hill Tavern.
What makes West Caln Township stand out
Where West Caln Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave West Caln Township for work
Where West Caln Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
891jobs based in West Caln Township
5%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How West Caln Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far West Caln Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SafetyAOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →SchoolsC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.2 of 20; 6% of households have no car; 2.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →HealthChester County Hospital 15.4 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors9 miles of trails; 23% conserved landAOpen →History3 places on the National RegisterBOpen →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 223 attractions →Lincoln Financial Field and 150 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around West Caln Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw39 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw39 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw38 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
15 mi GardenLongwood GardensSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
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 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to West Caln Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West 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
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have West 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 codes19320, 19344, 1752719320 81% · 19344 17% · 17527 2%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 West Caln Township.
West Caln Township sends most of its workers to Philadelphia and beyond, owes part of its health edge to its incomes and is safe by national standards but not by Pennsylvania’s.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Very low risk in West Caln Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 93% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in West Caln Township.
7risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHurricanes
2
paid flood claims since 1996
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsC−
On state tests, West Caln Township’s schools trail 78% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Coatesville Area SD. One of its 6 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
22%of PA districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 466 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
For safety, West Caln Township earns an A
At 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 71% of Pennsylvania’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 5 reported in 2025, 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in West Caln Township is 3.3 per 1,000 residents.
86%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| West Caln Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.3 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.5 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
West Caln Township0.5
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
West Caln Township3.3
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
86th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
71st
percentile among PA towns
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
30
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most working residents commute out of West Caln Township
West Caln Township has 891 jobs for its 3,969 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 36.4 minutes, against 26.3 across Pennsylvania.
Most working residents leave West Caln Township for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, West Caln Township has added 234 jobs, to 891 in 2023. The top destinations are Philadelphia (5%), West Goshen Township (4%) and West Whiteland Township (4%).
5%work in town
| West Caln Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.9% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In West Caln Township5%
Philadelphia5%
West Goshen Township4%
West Whiteland Township4%
Tredyffrin Township3%
17 mi
median commute distance
891
jobs based in West Caln Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 37% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsA
23.4% of West Caln Township is conserved land
9.4 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. Hibernia County Park, at 788 acres with 5.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#469for trails in PA
23.4%
conserved · 3,260 of 13,950 acres
9.4 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hibernia County Park | 5.2 mi | 788 |
| 2. Honey Brook Tract | 1.6 mi | 110 |
| 3. Sadsbury Woods Preserve | 1.3 mi | 113 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide). West Caln Township’s median age is 46.3 years. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
46.3median age · PA 40.9
| West Caln Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 21% | 18% |
West Caln TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school39%
Some college17%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.2 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| West Caln Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.2% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.3% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.7% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.6% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.1% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.3% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.9% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.5% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in West Caln Township
West Caln Township has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 22° and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring40–61°
Summer62–82°
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
HealthB
Residents of West Caln Township are healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Against the 8,691 U.S. towns with household incomes like West Caln Township’s, it is less healthy than 57%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
West Caln Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 22% of West Caln Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
61%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| West Caln Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 24% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 34% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | West Caln Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8.2% | 5.8% |
Chester County Hospital
15.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
56th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about West Caln Township
19pages on West Caln Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of West Caln Township; the nearest are
Lincoln UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln University15.2 mi$12,512 in-state tuitionLancaster County Career and Technology CenterCommunity college · Public · Willow Street20.5 mi
About 2 of every 100 West Caln Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Landmarks
3 places in West Caln Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
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West Caln Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with West Caln Township.
West Brandywine TownshipSadsbury TownshipHoney Brook TownshipValley TownshipWest Sadsbury TownshipSalisbury TownshipWest Caln Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Caln Township | #690 | B− | C− | A | C− | B |
| West Brandywine Township | #696 | B− | D | A | C− | A− |
| Sadsbury Township | #509 | B+ | C | A | C− | B |
| Honey Brook Township | #702 | B− | C− | — | A− | B− |
| Valley Township | #645 | B | C+ | A− | C− | B |
| West Sadsbury Township | — | — | C | B− | C+ | B− |
| Salisbury Township | #856 | C | C− | — | C+ | C+ |
West Sadsbury Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Honey Brook Township and Salisbury Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare West Caln Township with a neighbor →
Questions about West Caln Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is West Caln Township, PA a good place to live?
West Caln Township grades B− overall, better than 51% of U.S. towns and #690 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades B for health, A for safety and C− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is West Caln Township, PA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.