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Upper UwchlanPA
A town of 13,010. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
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Population
13,010
+9.3% since 2010
Median home value
$620K
Census ACS
Household income
$191K
median
Median age
41.9
years
Jobs based here
3,482
A commuter town
What makes Upper Uwchlan stand out
The 2 things Upper Uwchlan does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Upper Uwchlan for work
Where Upper Uwchlan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,482jobs based in Upper Uwchlan
5%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Upper Uwchlan’s report card
Now in Upper Uwchlan
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Upper Uwchlan is #2 of 764 in PA for “Best schools”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Upper Uwchlan’s Town Square.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Upper Uwchlan. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Upper Uwchlan’s public schools outperform 97% of Pennsylvania districts
The public schools Upper Uwchlan’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 97% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Valley El Sch | K–5 | 423 | A+ |
| Windsor Christian Academy Private | K–8 | 270 | |
| St. Elizabeth Parish School Private | PK–8 | 207 | |
| St. Matthews Preschool & Kindergarten Private | PK–K | 161 | |
| Beth Israel Kindergarten Private | PK–K | 89 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Upper Uwchlan
Most working residents leave Upper Uwchlan for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Tredyffrin (10%), Philadelphia (9%) and Uwchlan (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Upper Uwchlan5%
Tredyffrin10%
Philadelphia9%
Uwchlan6%
Upper Merion4%
15 mi
median commute distance
3,482
jobs based in Upper Uwchlan
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
24.6% of Upper Uwchlan is conserved land
19 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
#111for trails in PA
24.6%
conserved · 1,835 of 7,465 acres
19 mi
of trails · 1.6 per sq mi
#153
most conserved land in PA
#467
most walkable in PA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Marsh Creek State Park | 16.1 mi | 1,366 |
| 2. Upland Farms Park | 0.5 mi | 47 |
| 3. Hickory Park | 0.5 mi | 32 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
1
paid flood claims since 2021
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Upper Uwchlan has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–84°
Fall45–65°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Upper Uwchlan
Upper Uwchlan's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Upper Uwchlan0.1
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Upper Uwchlan1.5
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
21
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Upper Uwchlan is
Upper Uwchlan beats the Pennsylvania average on 3 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
5 measures vs. Pennsylvania
3 better2 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Upper Uwchlan | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.7% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults sleeping under 7 hours | 31.6% | 37.9% |
Chester County Hospital
9.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Landmarks
3 places in Upper Uwchlan on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Upper Uwchlan
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Upper Uwchlan Township (; [ˈɪuxlan]) is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,227 at the 2010 census. The township included the community of Milford Mills before it was inundated by the creation of the Marsh Creek Dam in 1972. The main population center of the township has grown surrounding the historic Eagle Tavern at the intersection of Route 100 and Little Conestoga Road. This major unincorporated community is known as the village of Eagle, but also sometimes known as Uwchlan. That is the address of the local post office.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 12,275
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 469 ft
Upper Uwchlan’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Upper Uwchlan.
East BrandywineUwchlanWest VincentEast NantmealEagleviewWallaceUpper Uwchlan
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