What are the schools like in Chestnut Hill, PA?

Chestnut Hill is served primarily by Easton Area SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Chestnut Hill?

The median household income in Chestnut Hill, PA is $117,376 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Chestnut Hill, PA?

Chestnut Hill has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

Chestnut Hill, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chestnut Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Chestnut Hill's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chestnut Hill is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $345,700 and the median rent is $1,605 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chestnut Hill, PA?

Chestnut Hill has a violent crime rate of 93.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 590.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chestnut Hill, PA a Good Place to Live?

Chestnut Hill is a small town of 6,493 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $117,376 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Chestnut Hill stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chestnut Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chestnut Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Chestnut Hill's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chestnut Hill costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chestnut Hill, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$345,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,605	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,376	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chestnut Hill's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.0 /100k

Property Crime

590.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Chestnut Hill is served primarily by Easton Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chestnut Hill, PA	National Avg
School District	Easton Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chestnut Hill sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chestnut Hill, PA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.0"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Chestnut Hill, PA	National Avg
Population	6,493	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Delaware Park, NJ 2 mi Phillipsburg, NJ 3 mi Easton, PA 3 mi Tatamy, PA 3 mi Wilson, PA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18040

Chestnut Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chestnut Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Chestnut Hill's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chestnut Hill roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $345,700 and median rent is $1,605/month.

What is the crime rate in Chestnut Hill, PA?

Chestnut Hill's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 590.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chestnut Hill?

Public schools in Chestnut Hill are operated by Easton Area SD. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chestnut Hill, PA a good place to live?

Chestnut Hill, PA has a population of 6,493, a median household income of $117,376, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chestnut Hill?

Chestnut Hill averages 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chestnut Hill?

Chestnut Hill, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18040.

What is the population of Chestnut Hill?

The population of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania is 6,493 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chestnut Hill?

Key numbers for living in Chestnut Hill: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $345,700, median household income $117,376, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chestnut Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.