Moving to Exton, PA: 2026 Living Guide

Exton is the commercial crossroads of central Chester County, where US 30 meets PA 100 and US 202 runs just to the east. It is not a borough or a township. It is a census-designated place inside West Whiteland Township, and the Exton mailing address reaches into several neighboring townships too. What ties it together is convenience: two train stations, quick highway access, plenty of shopping and the headquarters of companies like Bentley Systems and West Pharmaceutical Services.

Exton suits professionals who work along the US 202 and US 30 corridors, families looking at the West Chester and Downingtown school districts, and anyone who wants trail access and a train to Philadelphia without living in a dense downtown. Homes and rents run well above Pennsylvania averages.

Below you will find the real numbers, the areas people ask us about, and practical moving tips for the area. For a quote, reach our Exton movers any day.

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Where Is Exton, PA?

Exton sits in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, in the Philadelphia metro area. The Exton census-designated place covers 3.13 square miles of land, per the U.S. Census Bureau, and it lies at the intersection of US 30 and PA 100. US 202 is the other main highway in West Whiteland, along with Business Route 30 (Lincoln Highway).

Exton has two train stations on the Keystone Corridor. Exton station is served by Amtrak’s Keystone Service and Pennsylvanian and by SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Line, and Whitford station also has SEPTA Regional Rail service.

Destination	Driving distance
West Chester, PA	5.6 miles
Valley Forge National Historical Park	14.9 miles
King of Prussia Mall	15.3 miles
Wilmington, DE (downtown)	22.4 miles
Wilmington Airport (ILG)	28.3 miles
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)	30.1 miles
Philadelphia City Hall	32.6 miles
Lancaster, PA	38.2 miles
Harrisburg, PA	76.5 miles

Road distances were calculated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the center of the Exton CDP. Rush-hour traffic on US 202 and US 30 can add a lot of time.

Exton Population & Demographics

The Exton CDP had 5,622 residents in the 2020 Census, but that small figure undersells the area. West Whiteland Township, which contains all of Exton, had an estimated 20,826 residents on July 1, 2025, up from 19,632 in 2020. Exton is young and highly educated: the median age in the CDP is 33.8, and 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, almost double the Pennsylvania rate of 35.2%.

Measure	Exton CDP	West Whiteland Twp.	Pennsylvania
Population, 2020 Census	5,622	19,632	–
Population, July 1, 2025 estimate	Not published	20,826	13,059,432
Median age (ACS 2020–2024)	33.8	–	–
Persons under 18	22.3%	–	–
Persons 65 and over	9.1%	–	–
Median household income (2020–2024)	$120,697	$133,460	$77,971
Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+)	68.6%	64.9%	35.2%
Owner-occupied housing rate	29.1%	–	–
Persons in poverty	3.2%	–	–
Mean travel time to work	27.6 minutes	–	–

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (2020–2024 American Community Survey and V2025 estimates); median age from Census Reporter (ACS 2024 5-year).

Only 29.1% of homes in the Exton CDP are owner-occupied, which reflects how many apartment and townhome communities sit near the US 30 and PA 100 crossroads.

Is Exton Safe?

Exton’s crime rates are low. NeighborhoodScout’s analysis of 2024 FBI data puts Exton’s violent crime rate at 0.89 per 1,000 residents and its property crime rate at 9.96 per 1,000. National medians on NeighborhoodScout are 4 and 18 per 1,000, and Pennsylvania’s rates are 2.46 and 14.35.

Exton is patrolled by the West Whiteland Township Police Department, which posts cases and an incident blotter on CRIMEWATCH. Property crime accounts for most of the total.

Cost of Living in Exton

Exton costs more to live in than most of Pennsylvania, and housing drives most of that. Chester County’s median household income of $127,208 (2020–2024) helps explain why prices hold up.

Home Prices

Zillow’s Home Value Index puts the typical Exton home at $628,527 as of July 31, 2026, up 2.4% over the past year. Redfin reported a median sale price of $669,665 for July 2026 on just 15 sales, with a median of 26 days on market. With so few sales in a month, that median can swing widely.

The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 median value for owner-occupied homes was $554,200 in the Exton CDP and $490,900 in West Whiteland Township. For comparison, it was $485,600 in Chester County, $254,500 in Pennsylvania and $332,700 nationally.

Rent

Zillow’s average Exton rent was $2,379 as of August 31, 2026. Apartments.com, which tracks apartment listings, showed an average of $1,987 a month in September 2026, up 3% from a year earlier:

Studio: $1,931
One bedroom: $1,987
Two bedrooms: $2,571
Three bedrooms: $3,448 or more

The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 median gross rent was $2,202 in the Exton CDP and $2,195 in West Whiteland Township, compared with $1,209 statewide and $1,413 nationally.

In plain terms, the Census median rent in the Exton CDP is 82% higher than the Pennsylvania median, and the median home value is more than double the state figure. Incomes are high too: West Whiteland Township’s median household income of $133,460 is well above Chester County’s $127,208. If you are comparing Exton with nearby towns, Downingtown borough’s Census median home value ($353,800) and Phoenixville borough’s ($369,600) are both lower.

Best Neighborhoods in Exton

The US 30 and PA 100 Crossroads

The center of Exton is built around the US 30 and PA 100 intersection, with apartment communities, townhomes and shopping centers close together. This area suits renters, young professionals and anyone who wants errands, the library and restaurants within a few minutes. Expect apartment-community rules on moving day, like set move-in hours and a certificate of insurance from your movers.

Near the Exton and Whitford Train Stations

Commuters often look first at homes and apartments within a short drive or walk of Exton station or Whitford station. Exton station has both Amtrak Keystone and SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale service, so Philadelphia and Harrisburg are both reachable by train. This area suits people who work in Center City or along the Main Line and want to skip the Schuylkill Expressway.

Eagleview and the Townships Toward Marsh Creek

North and west of the crossroads, Exton addresses stretch toward Eagleview Town Center and Marsh Creek State Park. Here you will find more single-family homes, planned communities and open space. Some Exton addresses fall in the Downingtown Area School District rather than West Chester, so families should confirm the district by address. HOA rules are common, so ask about truck and storage-container restrictions early.

Weather & Climate in Exton

Exton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. It shares weather with West Chester, 5.6 road miles away, where Wikipedia’s climate table shows January averaging a high of 39.0°F and a low of 22.2°F, and July averaging a high of 85.4°F and a low of 64.4°F. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches and snowfall 27.7 inches.

May and September through October usually bring the best moving weather. July and August are hot and humid, and they are also the busiest months for movers, so book early. From December through March, keep an eye on the forecast and have a backup date.

Things to Do in Exton

Chester Valley Trail

This paved, 10- to 12-foot-wide trail runs 19 miles from Exton to Norristown, with parking and restrooms at the Exton trailhead. Since March 2023 it has connected to the Schuylkill River Trail, which links riders and walkers to Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Marsh Creek State Park

Marsh Creek State Park covers 1,705 acres in Upper Uwchlan and Wallace townships, around the 535-acre Marsh Creek Lake. Come for boating, fishing and about 12 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The swimming pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.

Eagleview Town Center

Eagleview Town Center, north of the US 30 and PA 100 crossroads, is home to several restaurants, including Brickside Grille (below) and Bluefin Eagleview, a Japanese and sushi spot. It makes an easy dinner-out destination for new neighbors.

Chester County Library & District Center

The Chester County Library & District Center is at 450 Exton Square Parkway. Getting a library card is one of the easiest ways to start feeling at home after a move.

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center

Just 5.6 road miles away in West Chester, at 1220 American Boulevard, this museum calls its collection one of the world’s largest collections of rotorcraft, and visitors can climb into some aircraft. It is open Thursday through Sunday.

Where to Eat in Exton

Duling-Kurtz House & Country Inn

Built in 1830, the Duling-Kurtz House at 146 S. Whitford Road serves American and Continental dinners in eight period dining rooms furnished with Early American antiques. It is open Tuesday through Sunday evenings and is a good pick for a special-occasion dinner.

Brickside Grille

In Eagleview Town Center at 540 Wellington Square, Brickside Grille serves a creative American and seafood menu with oysters, lobster rolls and prime rib, plus a Sunday brunch buffet.

Damas Mediterranean Grill

Damas serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food at 260 N. Pottstown Pike (PA 100) in the Produce Junction Shopping Center. It is open daily and does dine-in, takeout and catering, which makes it an easy option on move-in night.

Jobs & Economy

Exton is a real employment center, not just a bedroom community. Bentley Systems, which makes software for designing and running infrastructure, is headquartered in Exton and reported 5,800 employees in 2025. West Pharmaceutical Services, an S&P 500 company that makes injectable drug packaging and delivery systems, is also based in Exton.

The retail picture is changing. Exton Square Mall, which opened in 1973, permanently closed its interior on June 30, 2026. Boscov’s, Round1 Bowling & Arcade and Main Line Health offices remain accessible. West Whiteland Township rejected a redevelopment proposal for the site in October 2025, and plans were still stalled as of late 2025.

Beyond Exton, residents commute to West Chester, where QVC is headquartered and the county government is based, to the Malvern and King of Prussia corridors, and by train to Philadelphia. The Exton CDP’s mean commute is 27.6 minutes.

Schools in Exton

All residents of the Exton CDP are in the West Chester Area School District, and the district also covers the rest of West Whiteland Township. Schools serving the township include Exton, Mary C. Howse and Fern Hill elementary schools, Pierce and Fugett middle schools, and Henderson and East high schools. Some homes with Exton mailing addresses are in the Downingtown Area School District instead, which includes the Downingtown STEM Academy magnet high school.

Because the district line does not follow the mailing address, confirm the school assignment for any specific home with the district before you commit. For higher education, West Chester University is 5.6 road miles away.

Exton Quick Facts

County	Chester County
Municipality	West Whiteland Township (Exton is a census-designated place)
ZIP codes	19341, 19353
Area codes	610, 484
Land area (CDP)	3.13 square miles
Population	5,622 in the CDP (2020 Census); 20,826 in West Whiteland Twp. (2025 estimate)
Main highways	US 30, US 30 Business, US 202, PA 100
Train	Exton station (Amtrak Keystone and Pennsylvanian, SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale) and Whitford station (SEPTA)
Nearest major airport	Philadelphia International (PHL), 30.1 road miles
Public schools	West Chester Area School District (some Exton addresses: Downingtown Area SD)

Moving to Exton: Tips From Our Crew

Get your apartment community’s move rules early. A large share of Exton households rent, and most complexes set move-in windows, loading-area rules and a certificate-of-insurance requirement for movers. Send us the details a few days ahead so the paperwork is done before the truck arrives.
Watch the US 30 and PA 100 crossroads. This is Exton’s main intersection, surrounded by shopping centers, and a 26-foot truck moves slowly through it at busy times. We plan routes and arrival times to avoid the worst of it.
Plan around US 202 if you are coming from King of Prussia or West Chester. Weekday rush hour on US 202 can add real time to the trip. Early starts are your friend.
Check HOA truck and container rules. Planned communities often limit where a moving truck can park, how long a portable storage container can stay in a driveway, and what hours moves can happen. Get it in writing, and send a copy to our Exton moving team before moving day.
Double-check your school district before you move. An Exton mailing address can be in either the West Chester or Downingtown district. Confirm it before you sign, not after the boxes are unpacked.
Keep a winter backup date. Nearby West Chester averages 27.7 inches of snow a year. Clear and salt walkways the night before a winter move.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Exton

How much does it cost to hire movers in Exton?

Cost depends on the size of your home, how far the truck can park from your door, stairs or elevators, the distance you are moving and if you want packing or storage. A second-floor apartment near the crossroads and a four-bedroom house near Marsh Creek are very different jobs. For a real number, call 410-499-8777. An owner calls back within 15 minutes between 8am and 8pm.

Is Exton a town or a township?

Neither, officially. Exton is a census-designated place inside West Whiteland Township, Chester County. Local government, police and zoning come from West Whiteland Township. Some homes with an Exton mailing address sit in neighboring townships instead.

Can you commute from Exton to Philadelphia by train?

Yes. Exton station is served by SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Line and by Amtrak’s Keystone Service and Pennsylvanian, and Whitford station also has SEPTA service. Philadelphia City Hall is 32.6 road miles away if you drive.

Is Exton expensive?

Compared with Pennsylvania as a whole, yes. Zillow’s typical Exton home value was $628,527 in July 2026, and the Census median household income in the Exton CDP is $120,697. Rents are also high, with an Apartments.com average of $1,987 in September 2026.

What happened to Exton Square Mall?

The mall’s interior permanently closed on June 30, 2026. Boscov’s, Round1 Bowling & Arcade and Main Line Health offices remain accessible. West Whiteland Township rejected a large redevelopment proposal in October 2025, so the site’s future is still undecided.

Move to Exton With A & M Friendly Movers

Our Tri-State office is based in neighboring Downingtown, so Exton is right in our backyard. A & M Friendly Movers has been family-owned since 2015, and every crew member is a background-checked, drug-tested W-2 employee, never a subcontractor. Our Owner’s Promise means you talk to an owner, not a call center; if anything is damaged, an owner calls you the same day, and claims are resolved in 60–90 days. We handle local moves, packing, storage and office moves for Exton’s business parks. Visit our Exton movers page or call 410-499-8777. PA PUC A-8927313.