Malvern, PA · Houses & Market Data

Malvern, Pennsylvania houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Malvern, PA (Chester County) — Census median home value $460,400, county listing prices up about 4.7% over the past year. Market data for Malvern houses and the broader area.

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Malvern, PA is in Chester County, Pennsylvania — this guide covers houses in Malvern and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,427, with a median household income of $106,638. Census data puts Malvern houses at a median value of $460,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Chester County's current median listing price runs $649,950, up about 4.7% over the past year.

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Market overview

Malvern housing market

Malvern is in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Malvern and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$460,400

Population (Census ACS)

3,427

Median household income

$106,638

County price trend (2025)

4.71% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Malvern market snapshot

Population

3,427

County

Chester County

Median Household Income

$106,638

Median Home Value (city)

$460,400

Median Listing Price (Chester County)

$649,950

Median Gross Rent

$1,886/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+4.7%

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Why Malvern

What makes Malvern different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Malvern's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $460,400. Separately, Chester County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $649,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Chester County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.71% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Malvern has an estimated population of 3,427 and a median household income of $106,638, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Malvern's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Malvern

County guide: Chester County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Malvern.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Chester County and other Pennsylvania communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Paoli, Frazer, Berwyn, Chesterbrook, Devon, Exton, Cheyney University, West Chester, Lionville, Phoenixville, Kimberton, Eagleview, Eagle, Dilworthtown, Downingtown, Spring City.

More Pennsylvania cities with market guides: Allentown, Reading, Erie, Bethlehem, Scranton, Lancaster, Levittown, Harrisburg.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Wayne (~6.5 mi), Mont Clare (~7.2 mi), Oaks (~7.5 mi), St. Davids (~7.5 mi), Audubon (~8.1 mi), King of Prussia (~8.4 mi), Lima (~8.8 mi), Villanova (~9.2 mi), Broomall (~9.6 mi), Rosemont (~10.0 mi), Chester Heights (~10.0 mi), Trooper (~10.1 mi), Media (~10.3 mi), Bridgeport (~10.3 mi), Swedeland (~10.3 mi), Eagleville (~10.4 mi).

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Census & home facts

Malvern data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

3,427

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$460,400

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$106,638

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,886

County FHFA annual change (2025)

4.71%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$649,950

Census place type

borough

County

Chester County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

1.26 sq mi

Census GEOID

4246792

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Malvern

Schools

Downingtown Area SD — 16 schools, 13,204 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Chester addresses may be served by Downingtown Area SD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Malvern FAQ

What are houses worth in Malvern, PA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Malvern at $460,400. Chester County's current median listing price runs $649,950, up about 4.7% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Malvern, PA?

For owner-occupied houses in Malvern, Census ACS data shows a median value of $460,400. Active listing prices in Chester County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Malvern, PA?

Malvern houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Chester County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Malvern, PA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Malvern's population at approximately 3,427.

What's the median rent in Malvern, PA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Malvern at approximately $1,886 per month.

What is the median household income in Malvern, PA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Malvern at approximately $106,638.

Is the Malvern housing market growing?

Chester County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.71% annual change in 2025.

Is Malvern, PA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Malvern's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Malvern, PA?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Downingtown Area SD for many Malvern addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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