Live Metrics

Nurture diverse and well-rounded communities with a balance of residential opportunities and convenient access to community facilities, services, and amenities.

Metric 8 — Affordable Housing Built

Track the number of built or rehabbed affordable units subsidized by the county.

Metric Results

The total number of rental units which are designated as affordable housing by the Chester County Department of Community Development grew by 110 in 2024. It has gradually risen since 2018, from 1,384 to 1,631 in 2024.

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Metric 9 — Housing Diversity

Track the types of housing constructed in the county.

Metric Results

For 2024, the distribution of new units built by type were 35% single-family detached, 40% single family attached, and 25% multi-family units. This continues a trend that began in 2020, in which new units were roughly one third single-family detached, one-third single family attached, and one third multi-family units. Prior to 2020, multi-family units were a significantly smaller percentage of the housing mix.

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Metric 10 — Access to Parks

Monitor the percentage of residents living near public park and recreation facilities.

Metric Results

For 2024, the population within one-half mile of a recreational park rose by 9,078. Since 2018, the population within one-half mile of a recreational park has gradually increased from 401,340 to 436,142, which is 77.8% of the total population. Generally speaking, newly established or newly expanded recreational parks in Western Chester County raise the number of park users, because there are fewer existing parks in this area. In Eastern Chester County, it is more likely that new parks will be within one-half mile of areas already served by a park.

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Metric 11 — Solid Waste

Track the amount of municipal waste per capita.

Metric Results

From 2018 to 2020, the tonnage of "municipal" solid waste (which is basic household waste) hovered around 300,000 tons. Since then, it gradually dropped to 271,185 in 2024 despite an increase in the population. A similar change occurred with the per capita pounds of waste. This indicates that despite a rise in population, individual households are generating less waste, which can be attributed to recycling, reuse, or reduction in use.

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