The Town FilesVillanova, Pennsylvania
Community in Delaware County · population 8,213 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $946,400
- Household income
- $250,001
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 20.2
Villanova is a community of 8,213 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $946,400, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Pennsylvania towns, more of a college town than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 99% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #1 in The 25 Richest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Professionals in Pennsylvania
- #8 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Professionals in America
- #8 in The 50 Best College Small Towns in America
- #8 in The 50 Richest Small Towns in America
- #8 in The 25 Best College Small Towns in Pennsylvania
How Villanova ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Villanova is worth $946,400, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $250,001, which is more affordable than 12% of Pennsylvania towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Villanova | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $946,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $250,001 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Villanova
| People | Villanova | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 84.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 1.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in Villanova
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Villanova since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 22, 1955 about 6.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 3, 1967.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 218,536 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,172 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Villanova itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Villanova
1 public school with 1,030 students, about 9.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock MS | 5-8 | 1,030 | 9.7 |
Towns near Villanova
- Rosemont, PA1.0 mi · 3,507 people · home $643,600
- St. Davids, PA1.7 mi · 3,604 people · home $1,001,600
- Bryn Mawr, PA1.9 mi · 5,879 people · home $453,400
- Radnor, PA2.1 mi · 33,228 people · home $833,900
- Wayne, PA2.7 mi · 7,160 people · home $713,300
- Conshohocken, PA3.2 mi · 9,261 people · home $443,600
- Lower Merion, PA3.4 mi · 63,633 people · home $810,400
- Ardmore, PA3.6 mi · 13,566 people · home $453,100
Villanova questions
Is Villanova, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Villanova scores better for retirees than 40% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 7%. 6.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 20.2).
How much does a house cost in Villanova?
The median owner-occupied home in Villanova is valued at $946,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $250,001, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Villanova?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 7.6 inches of snow.
Does Villanova get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Villanova since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 22, 1955. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)