


City Guide
Downingtown, PA
Overview
Downingtown, PA is recognized for being the founding place of Auntie Anne's, which started as a stall in Downingtown's farmers market in 1988. With only 8,000 residents, living in Downington means a small town, rural lifestyle. An interesting fact about this Philedephia suburb is that was the filming location for the 1958 movie "The Blob." Another cool fact is that it was originally named Milltown due to a large number of mills along the East Branch Brandywine Creek.
What’s it like to live in Downingtown, PA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Downingtown, PA you'll find that the median sale price is
$407,500
and homes stay on the market for 17 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Downingtown are $556,900
and $235,000
, respectively. Downingtown area townhouses have a median sale price of $345,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Downingtown, PAExplore our Downingtown housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Downingtown home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Downingtown rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Downingtown rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Downingtown, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular homes for sale in Downingtown
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See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsDowningtown Migration & Relocation Trends
In Feb '25 - Apr '25, 25% of Downingtown homebuyers searched to move out of Downingtown, while 75% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 2% of homebuyers searched to move into Downingtown from outside metros.
- New York homebuyers searched to move into Downingtown more than any other metro followed by Los Angeles and Washington.
Where are people moving to Downingtown from?
- 75% of Downingtown homebuyers searched to stay within the Downingtown metropolitan area.
- Salisbury was the most popular destination among Downingtown homebuyers followed by Harrisburg and Allentown.
Where are people from Downingtown moving to?
Number of People Moving to Downingtown
least
most
People are moving to Downingtown from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
1 | 4,619 | ||
2 | 738 | ||
3 | 491 | ||
4 | 171 | ||
5 | 54 | ||
6 | 45 | ||
7 | 33 | ||
8 | 27 | ||
9 | 7 | ||
10 | 4 |
People are leaving Downingtown for
Outbound | Net outflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
1 | 1,779 | ||
2 | 1,772 | ||
3 | 1,322 | ||
4 | 761 | ||
5 | 716 | ||
6 | 561 | ||
7 | 513 | ||
8 | 452 | ||
9 | 402 | ||
10 | 398 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Downingtown, PA ?
Downingtown, PA is home to a wide range of activities from dining at delicious restaurants to visiting one of the many parks. You'll find plenty of unique landmarks in Downingtown like Harmony Hill Nature Area and Downingtown Area Veterans Memorial. There are a couple of parks in Downingtown, where you can find green spaces like Marsh Creek State Park and Kerr Park, or you can take your dog to Lloyd Ave Dog Park. There are a variety of delicious eateries and restaurants that appeal to every palette in Downingtown. Don't miss out on local favorites like Pomodoro Pizza and Italian Restaurant, Patty's Place Family Restaurant, and Coffee Cup Restaurant.
Explore some of the best things to do in Downingtown
What's the best way to get around Downingtown, PA ?
Downingtown Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Downingtown has 1 heavy rail station; Septa Thorndale Station. This means you might be able to use heavy rail to commute or travel, depending on where you live and where you want to go.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There is 1 car rental location.