Thirty-two miles west of Philadelphia, Westtown hosts a population of over 7,000 residents who enjoy comfortable suburban living in a relatively affluent area. As Westtown is a suburban community, the amount of jobs available in town is severely limited. Residents of a Westtown house or apartment for rent can easily commute into Philly for work. The drive into downtown takes about 45 minutes, although the attractive light rail is cheaper than driving and only takes half an hour. The Chester County Area Transportation System provides local bus service within Westtown. Most residents enjoy living in Westtown because of its quiet streets, peaceful surroundings, extensive local resources, and small-town feeling while just outside of Philadelphia.
The West Chester Area School District consists of 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, although only 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school are actually located in Westtown. The Westtown School offers a Quaker K-12 complete education and is popular offer in the area. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is also based in Westtown and adds a youthful spirit to the community in addition to loaning its facilities for occasional neighborhood use. West Chester University is also nearby, just a few miles west. Residents of an apartment or home rental in Westtown look forward to the Movie Nights in the Park Series and Best of Westtown Dog Show, two of the more noted community events that bring the neighborhood together.
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