Why West Chester is a Cool Philadelphia Suburb
Long heralded by locals as a piece of the city outside of the city, the youthful and vibrant West Chester has come a long way in the past few decades. Home to West Chester University and Cheyney University, the town has a sizable student population during the school year, though the official count rests at just under nineteen thousand residents, though when that area is expanded to include the surrounding neighborhoods, the number climbs to just over one hundred thousand. With a strong urban center and large neighborhoods just outside of town, West Chester is a great place for professionals, young families, and anyone interested in having a neighborhood feel without being in a big city. West Chester sits about forty five minutes directly west of Center City Philadelphia, making a daily commute by car or transit very possible for anyone considering the WFH lifestyle.
Getting To and From West Chester
As the county seat of Chester county, the borough is home to all administrative offices and government agencies serving the residents of the county. There’s no shortage of things to do in West Chester. The downtown area is largely made up of the West Chester Historic District, with the town also consisting of a corporate center and nightlife on High Street and Market Street. Getting from West Chester to Philadelphia is a breeze; just hop on Route 3 and follow it all the way to city limits in West Philly. One could also take Route 352 to I-476, or take Route 202 to King of Prussia and hop on I-76 East. The borough of West Chester is served by the West Chester Transportation Center. Riders here can catch the Route 92 to King of Prussia, the Route 104 to 69th Street Transportation Center, or the Route 135 out to Coatesville. West Chester is also served by the Exton Station for both Regional Rail and Amtrak service, located just six miles north of the downtown core. No matter what, West Chester has something for everyone.
