Demographics and History

Originally called Turks Head, West Chester has a population of almost 18,000 people. The town has been the seat of government in Chester County for over 200 years and is home to some 3,000 buildings dating back to the colonial period. West Chester is part of Pennsylvania?s beautiful Brandywine region, and The Philadelphia Inquirer once called it ?? one of the world?s most perfect small towns?.

Economics

Some West Chester residents commute to jobs in Philadelphia or Wilmington, but many more are employed locally. The city has a thriving tourist industry; visitors flock here for the quiet, small-town atmosphere and interesting historic districts. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a big employer as well, with a full-time enrollment of over 10,000 students. Finally, West Chester is the county seat, so government, administrative, and social services jobs are plentiful.

Sports and Recreation

West Chester residents have access to an excellent system of local parks and playgrounds, and to French Creek State Park, Marsh Creek State Park, and Ridley Creek State Park as well. For professional sports entertainment, Philadelphia is less than an hour away and offers the NFL?s Philadelphia Eagles, the NHL?s Philadelphia Flyers, and the NBA?s Philadelphia 76ers.

Arts and Culture

For artistic and cultural entertainment, West Chester residents enjoy everything the Philadelphia area has to offer: The Institute of Contemporary Art, the Museum of American Art, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Prince Music Theatre, Ortlieb?s Jazz Haus, The Pennsylvania Ballet, the Theatre of Living Arts, and the Keswick Theatre. Historic attractions are also important in this area, and none more so than Valley Forge National Historical Park, located less than half an hour away.

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