Featured local agent #1 Sharon Grasty from Exp Realty
The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Chester county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 75.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 31.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 0.51%. The overall influence score for Chester is 1.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Chester, Pennsylvania with a blue border. Regions of Pennsylvania that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Pennsylvania. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
Select from the above list of cities in Chester County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Pennsylvania.
Chester County is located in southeastern Pennsylvania and has a population of 517,639 as of 2018. The county is relatively affluent, with a median household income of $83,063 and a poverty rate of 6.5%. The racial makeup of the county is 87.9% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian, and 0.5% Native American.
The county is known for its rural character and rolling hills. It also has many suburban areas and some small cities. Housing in the county is quite varied and ranges from single-family homes to townhouses and apartments. The cost of living in Chester County is higher than the national average, but still lower than the state average. Education levels are high in the county, with more than 90% of the population having completed high school. The county has several major universities and colleges, including West Chester University, Swarthmore College, and Immaculata University.
The Pennsylvania State Office, located in Harrisburg, PA, administers USDA Rural Development programs through nine Area Offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
For all general housing program-related inquiries, contact the Housing Program/Multi-Family Housing Staff at (717) 237-2186. For all inquiries related to Guaranteed Housing Programs, contact pasfh@usda.gov
For questions about payments, moratorium requests, payoffs, etc. call the Customer Service Center at (800) 414-1226
Additional Featured Agents in Chester County |
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Amy DeNardo from BHHS Fox and Roach malvern |
Inna Sachko from eXp Realty |
Matt Gorham from Matt Gorham Real Estate Team |
Mary Angela Kane from Springer Realty Group |
Sharon Grasty from Exp Realty |