About

Malvern

Malvern is located in Chester County and is comprised of 3,447 residents within its 1.26 miles. The average age of residents is 43 years with a mean income of $101,345(national average $61,711). It’s crime rate is 84% below the national average which makes it very attractive to families. This suburb of Philadelphia is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania and provides its residents a suburban-urban feel with several coffee shops, restaurants, and parks. It is comprised of many families and retirees. Malvern ranks #24 in the state of PA as best places to retire. It also is #34 in the state for the Best Public Schools. Malvern is surrounded by East Whiteland Township, Paoli, Phoenixville and West Chester. It is situated 27 miles Northwest of Philadelphia.

Cost of Living in Malvern

This beautiful community’s cost of living is 30% higher than the national average and 35% higher for the state. This is largely due to the price of real estate. The housing market is 179% higher than the national average which makes it good for investment. Most homes go about 2% over the asking price and sit on the market for less than three weeks. The average priced home is $620,084. Approximately 57.3% of residents own their own homes. Malvern is comprised of many nice family-oriented neighborhoods with comfortable single family homes as well as multi-million dollar homes. In addition Malvern does have high property taxes which means great schools!

Schools In Malvern

Malvern is in Great Valley School District and is one of the best school districts in Pa. It is ranked #15 for as Best Schools in Pa. amongst 495 schools. The Elementary Schools are: Charlestown Elementary School, Kathryn D, Markley School, General Wayne Elementary School and Sugartown Elementary School. The middle school is Great Valley Middle School and Great Valley High School. In addition there are many private schools available in this area. Some of the more notable schools are: Malvern Prep, Devon Prep, Westtown School, Notre Dame Academy.

Developments in Malvern

On the southern side of Malvern you will find it has a rural feel with horse farms and beautiful rolling hills. In the Center of Malvern you will find a Main Line feel along Lancaster Avenue which has many upscale shops and restaurants. This is the hub of Malvern! Malvern Borough offers charming older homes such as craftsman’s style and Victorian. However, in the rural areas of Malvern you will be able to find new construction townhomes and carriage houses. Malvern has a little bit of everything to offer in this charming town! Some of the more popular housing developments are:

Pickering Crossing ( New construction homes)

Cedar Hollow

Weatherstone

Greentree

Getting Around in Malvern

Malvern has a low walkability score for most areas of the town with the exception of the center of Malvern along Lancaster Avenue. There is public transportation as well as the Septa train line which has two stops within Malvern.

Route 202 is easily accessible from here which makes for easy commuting to the King of Prussia area, the PA Turnpike and Delaware. It is about a 40-minute ride to Center City Philadelphia.

Things to Do in Malvern

• People’s Light Theater

• Historic Sugartown

• Pinball Gallery

 Popular Restaurants in Malvern

• General Warren Inn

• Fattoush

• Restaurant Alba

• Anthony’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant

• Classic Diner

• San Nicola