A town of 442, settled in 1739. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The thing Modena does most differently from other towns.
8 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Modena. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Modena for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are West Whiteland (6%), Philadelphia (4%) and Caln (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Modena has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Modena beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Modena | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.6% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 56.2% | 64.4% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
The median sale price was $210,000 in May 2026.
Where Modena’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Modena is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 544 at the 2020 census. It was originally called Modeville, after the local Mode family.
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