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West Chester, Pennsylvania is a small town located in the southeastern part of the state. It has a population of just over 19,000 people and is known for its historic downtown area and vibrant community. Many people are drawn to West Chester for its charming atmosphere and proximity to larger cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. However, as with any town, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in West Chester.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, West Chester seems to be a highly desirable place to live. One reviewer, Karen, comments, "I absolutely love living in West Chester. The community is so welcoming and there is always something going on. The downtown area is beautiful and has a great mix of local shops and restaurants." Similarly, another user named Jason says, "West Chester has a small-town feel but with all the amenities you could want. I've never felt more at home in a place." These reviews highlight the charming community and bustling downtown area that make West Chester an attractive place to live.
On the other hand, some users have pointed out some drawbacks to living in West Chester. A reviewer named Sarah mentions, "Housing prices are on the higher side and traffic can be a nightmare, especially during rush hour." Another user, Michael, adds, "The cost of living is pretty steep, making it difficult for young professionals to afford to live here." These reviews highlight the potential downsides of living in West Chester, particularly for those on a tight budget.
Overall, it seems that the majority of user reviews about living in West Chester are positive. From the charming community to the bustling downtown area, it's clear that many residents enjoy calling this town home. However, as with any place, there are some drawbacks to consider, such as higher housing prices and traffic. Nevertheless, for those seeking a small-town feel with easy access to larger cities, West Chester may be the perfect place to live.
based on 14 ReviewsGet to know West Chester with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited West Chester
Try it, You'll (most likely) Like it! - 9/9/2021
We've lived in various states, small towns & big cities, all over the country and we both felt West Chester was home as soon as we hit downtown. We've been here 8 years now, count our blessings every time we watch the Weather Channel or listen to the news. The traffic's incredibly congested now due to all of the people who've moved here, the rent is usually high, home prices out of our price range, it's difficult to find a place right now with everything in flux. There are some areas that experience flooding several times a year. However, the weather isn't extreme: we don't worry about earthquakes, fires, droughts, temps over 100* or below zero. Our location can't be topped for proximity to Philly, NYC, Boston, Baltimore, D.C. The downtown now a 'pedestrian traffic only' zone since COVID struck, but that just makes it all the more pleasant for outdoor dining, strolling, and people watching - plenty of mostly reasonably priced parking garages within easy walking distance if you
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Where's the nice, charming part of town? Is the p - 6/4/2012
There seems to be 2 different profiles for West Chester, PA. One says it's a town of <20K and another says it's more like a small city at over 40K. I was kind of expecting a charming "Main St. USA" sort of town with a population <20K.
Where does one go to see the "good life" part of this town? I drove through W. Gay St. and E. Gay St. where all the restaurants are, and it's OK, but I didn't find it particularly charming. Reminded me a little of parts of Philly itself. Where are the expensive cars and the nice houses outside of the downtown area?
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West Chester pa - 3/5/2012
Good that you live in Allentown, because you
sure aren't seeing the real West Chester. We're from CA, and we couldn't afford to buy a home there. WC has grown into a beautiful little town since we moved here 10 years ago. We're not rich, we are smart, we are compassionate and we have seen what poverty is. You hit my button, but maybe since 2010, you've had another chance to visit this gem of a small town. Or, perhaps, you've never been anywhere else.
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INCOMPETENCE RUNS RAMPANT - 7/23/2011
I am dying inside living here. It is so polluted. Filled with people that cannot add two plus two but drive $100,000+ cars. It NEVER EVER FAILS if I want to go ANYWHERE here there will be the most ridiculous amount of fails possible that these people can pull off. NOT ONLY is everyone COMPLETELY, TOTALLY, AND UTTERLY INCOMPETENT, but the people that live here think its great!!?!!?!!?!?! It seriously boggles my mind! You CANNOT order a freaking PIZZA without someone messing up like five different things that you didn't think were possible to mess up. I don't get it. I don't get it. It seriously has to be all the pollution affecting their brains ability to function properly. I tried SOOOOOOOO hard to like it here, but I cant even do the simplest thing here without it being F-ED UP by someone or being overly charged for it. It amazes me how stupid this entire area is. I really can not get over
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West Chester Sucks, Here's Why: - 11/29/2010
Top 5 Reasons West Chester, PA sucks.
1. The Hybrid of Yuppies/Hicks: Be stupified at the all the idiots with
money who live there. You'll be amazed at how these people could even
read.
2. You'll breeze through the "downtown" in 1 hour and think to
yourself, "was that it?"
3. Be careful not to step on the homeless who you'll run into with 100%
certainty.
4. Next visit the local drug/alcohol clinic and rub elbows with the majority
of "professionals" who work in the town. Yay!
5. Don't forget to visit the University and on your way out, why not go to
the 30 bars that inhabit seemingly every other inch; oh and go into that
montrosity of a building known as the Courthouse, which has been raping
West Chester residents for the past 50 years. Don't forget to say hi to
all the corrupt judges!
And there we have West Chester. I hope I saved some
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West Chester Sucks, Here's Why: - 11/29/2010
Top 5 Reasons West Chester, PA sucks.
1. The Hybrid of Yuppies/Hicks: Be stupified at the all the idiots with
money who live there. You'll be amazed at how these people could even
read.
2. You'll breeze through the "downtown" in 1 hour and think to
yourself, "was that it?"
3. Be careful not to step on the homeless who you'll run into with 100%
certainty.
4. Next visit the local drug/alcohol clinic and rub elbows with the majority
of "professionals" who work in the town. Yay!
5. Don't forget to visit the University and on your way out, why not go to
the 30 bars that inhabit seemingly every other inch; oh and go into that
montrosity of a building known as the Courthouse, which has been raping
West Chester residents for the past 50 years. Don't forget to say hi to
all the corrupt judges!
And there we have West Chester. I hope I saved some
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Great Place to Live - 3/22/2010
If you're looking for a town with exquisite architecture and love good food and friendly people as well as located 35 mins from Philadelphia, 2 hours from NYC, and 1.5 hrs from Baltimore. This is the place for you. Just outside of town, which is a hop skip and a jump, you are in the beautiful hills of Chester County, where the views are breathtaking and many famous people tend to hide out in their big houses on the King Ranch. Great schools and plenty of recreation which includes gallery walks, restaurant festivals, chili cook-offs, parades and little hidden stores like Rose Valley restoration, where you'll find some of the most talented restorers on the east coast! Great location for people relocating!
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The crime that high? - 9/16/2008
This site has the violent crime at 6 and Property at 7? Whats the deal...is there that much crime? Or is this inflated in some way with the stupid college kids causing rather minor
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Great Restaurants - 5/18/2008
West Chester has a great variety of restaurants and a fun atmosphere in the historic downtown area. Also, on weekends the parking garages are
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