Chestnut Hill

A highly livable suburb in the city.

Property Listings

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MLS® PAPH2434170

$5,000,000

8616-18 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
9,324 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2384254

$4,895,000

607 W Gravers Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19118
5 Beds 6 Baths 6,100 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2350616

$4,700,000

9402 Meadowbrook Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
4 Beds 7 Baths 7,639 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® PAPH2450682

$3,895,000

9410 Meadowbrook Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
5 Beds 6 Baths 6,926 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® PAPH2393418

$2,895,000

455 And 461 W Chestnut Hill Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
8 Beds 5 Baths 11,360 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2286688

$2,790,000

118 Hillcrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
4 Beds 5 Baths 4,700 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Chestnut Hill

 

History

Chestnut Hill became part of Philadelphia in 1854 when the state legislature annexed some 129 square miles to the old city of Philadelphia, which occupied the land between the Schuylkill and the Delaware Rivers. The village of Chestnut Hill lay ten miles north of city hall and served as a way station for travelers and a gathering place for the surrounding farms and the mills operating on Wissahickon Creek.
 
According to David R. Contosta’s definitive history, Suburb in the City: Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, 1850-1990, prosperous Philadelphians first headed to Chestnut Hill to escape the summer heat of the low-lying old city. When the railroad provided a link in 1854, suburban development took off. The village provided services to the new suburbanites and the new commuters lived in the comfortable, breezy enclave of Chestnut Hill while they depended on the city for their livelihood and culture.
 
To this day, Chestnut Hill remains a highly livable suburb in the city. Bordered by Fairmount Park, the largest city park in the country, and served by two railroad lines, Chestnut Hill offers a vibrant commercial district, low-density housing, and a strong community commitment to a lifestyle worth preserving. (From The Chestnut Hill Community Association)

Boundaries

Northwestern Avenue, Stanton Avenue, Wissahickon Gorge, Cresheim Valley
 
  • Zip Code: 19118

 

What To See / Do

 

Dining, Shopping and Events

 

Schools

 

Public Transportation

Two SEPTA Regional Rail lines serve Chestnut Hill: The Chestnut Hill East and West Lines.

Chestnut Hill is also served by SEPTA Bus Routes from both the City Transit Division (23, 77, L) and The Suburban Division (94 and 97).

Overview for Chestnut Hill, PA

10,439 people live in Chestnut Hill, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $61,904. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,439

Total Population

43 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$61,904

Average individual Income

Around Chestnut Hill, PA

There's plenty to do around Chestnut Hill, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

70
Very Walkable
Walking Score
49
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
49
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including LILA Fashion International, SoLi Fitness, and CrossFit Main Line.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
LILA Fashion International Logo
Shopping 3.25 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
SoLi Fitness Logo
Active 4.11 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
CrossFit Main Line Logo
Active 4.08 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Master Taekwondo Logo
Active 4.1 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Lunar Beauty Boutique Logo
Beauty 1.49 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty & Fashion City Logo
Beauty 4.95 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Chestnut Hill, PA

Population Households Employment

Chestnut Hill has 4,794 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chestnut Hill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,439 people call Chestnut Hill home. The population density is 8,610.029 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,439

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43

Median Age

45.39 / 54.61%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,794

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$61,904

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Chestnut Hill, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Chestnut Hill. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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