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Red Lion, Pennsylvania

borough · Chester County (primary) , Berks County, York County

At a glance

6,516
Population
$177,400
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$298,095
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$884/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$72,901
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
25.1 min
Average commute
92.5%
Homes with broadband
86.45%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost8% below
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 college9 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates84.5%
College graduates16.5%

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.
county Greater Berks Development Fund
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance is a chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving local businesses by providing membership resources, advocacy, workforce development, and programs that promote business growth in Berks County.
county York County Economic Development Corp 
The York County Economic Alliance describes itself as a resource to help and drives York County’s economic growth by leveraging collaboration, resources, and expertise to create sustainable prosperity. It positions itself as a chamber of commerce, the best of an economic development agency, and the best of a Main Street organization for York County.
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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