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West Bradford, PA

West Bradford Township is a township that is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 14,706 at the time of the 2020 census.

There are three federal historic districts, Marshallton, Trimbleville, and Northbrook, that are located within West Bradford Township and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Also listed are the Baily Farm, the Bradford Friends Meetinghouse, the Como Farm, the Derbydown Homestead, the Humphry Marshall House, the Marshallton Inn, and the Temple-Webster-Stoner House.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.6 square miles (48.2 km2), of which, 18.6 square miles (48.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water. The total area is 0.32% water.

West Bradford Township is served by the Downingtown Area School District, and has two elementary schools within the township: Bradford Heights Elementary School and West Bradford Elementary School. Each of the two elementary schools serves sections of the township. All of the township is zoned to Downingtown Middle School and Downingtown West High School.

As of 2021, there were 103.39 miles (166.39 km) of public roads in West Bradford Township, of which 26.82 miles (43.16 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 76.57 miles (123.23 km) were maintained by the township.

U.S. Route 322 and Pennsylvania Route 162 are the numbered roads serving West Bradford Township. US 322 follows the Downingtown Pike along a northwest-southeast alignment across the northeastern portion of the township. PA 162 follows Telegraph Road and Strasburg Road along a southwest-northeast alignment across the southeastern portion of the township.

West Bradford places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Phoenixville Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Orange Theory Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. For a more structured wellness experience, the West Chester Wellness Center offers a range of health services tailored to individual needs. The Bradford YMCA offers comprehensive health and wellness services, including swimming, gym facilities, and wellness coaching. Bailey Family Chiropractic Center offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. Acupuncture Healing Arts provides traditional Chinese medicine treatments to balance your body’s energy. The Dance Center offers dance classes that promote physical fitness.

Top sites in West Bradford: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Worlds End State Park, and Longwood Gardens.

Population: 14,706 (2020). Area: 18.60 sq mi (48.16 km2). Elevation: 400 feet. ZIP Code: 19336. Area Code: 610. 

FAQs

What is the history of West Bradford, PA?

West Bradford Township, originally part of Bradford Township, was organized in 1705 and divided into East and West Bradford in 1731. Bradford's earliest settlers were English Quakers, most having acquired large tracts of land by patent, which subsequently were divided into farms of a hundred or more acres. Settlement initially occurred near the streams. Abraham Marshall settled along the West Branch of the Brandywine Creek at Northbrook circa 1707 and James Trimble settled along the Broad Run during the 1730s. 

Is West Bradford, PA good to live?

West Bradford Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 14,395. West Bradford Township is in Chester County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in West Bradford Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes.

What are the demographics of West Bradford, PA?

With 14,676 people, West Bradford is the 168th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest West Bradford racial/ethnic groups are White (83.3%) followed by Two or More (5.6%) and Hispanic (4.1%). In 2022, the median household income of West Bradford households was $162,606. West Bradford households made slightly more than London Britain households ($162,583) and Franklin township households ($162,361). However, 2.5% of West Bradford families live in poverty.

Sources

Township of West Bradford

Wikipedia

Niche

Pennsylvania Demographics

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Worlds End State Park

Longwood Gardens

Phoenixville Hospital

Orange Theory Fitness

West Chester Wellness Center

Bradford YMCA

Bailey Family Chiropractic Center

Acupuncture Healing Arts

The Dance Center

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