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Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

borough · Chester County

At a glance

3,937
Population
$305,900
Median home value (all homes)
1% above U.S. median
$360,331
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,201/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$76,250
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
30.6 min
Average commute
85.7%
Homes with broadband
90.13%
Locations with fiber available
9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities33% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost13% above
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates27.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Chester County Economic Dev Council
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is a private, non-governmental entity that supports businesses in four key areas – Financing Solutions, Location Services, Workforce Development, and Innovation Culture – serving Chester County, PA and the surrounding region.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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