Known to locals as the "Pittsburgh of the East," Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is recognized for its industrious environment and strong community development initiatives. Coatesville is located in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area and offers all the charm of a small town with the nearby amenities of city life. Those interested in residential real estate in Coatesville will find historic district homes as well as newer homes in this burgeoning community.
Coatesville is also known as
E Fallowfield,
East Fallowfield Township,
Romansville,
Valley Township,
Valley Twp,
W Brandywine,
West Bradford,
West Brandywine,
West Chester.
Coatesville Fast Facts
- Population: 11,388
- Median Household Income: $31,074
- Median Home Value: $161,300
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Coatesville is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Coatesville workers is 27 minutes. Coatesville has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Philadelphia International Airport, Reading Regional Airport and Lancaster Airport.
Coatesville Employment
Major employers in the Coatesville area include The Vanguard Group, Inc., U.S. Government, QVC Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions, Chester County, Centocor Inc., The Chester County Hospital, West Chester University, Lasko Metal Products and Acme Markets Inc.
Coatesville School Districts
The students of Coatesville are served by 12 public schools and 28 private schools. There are also 71 colleges and universities in the Coatesville area.
Coatesville Attractions
- Brandywine River Museum
- Chadds Ford Historical Society
- Chester County Historical Society
- Longwood Gardens
- Winterthur Museum
- Nemours Mansion and Gardens
- Brandywine Battlefield
- N.C. Wyeth House and Studio
- The Highlands Estate and Gardens
- Sesame Place
- Brandywine Zoo
- Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park
- Plumpton Park Zoo
Coatesville Parks and Recreation
- Brandywine River Museum
- Chadds Ford Historical Society
- Chester County Historical Society
- Longwood Gardens
- Winterthur Museum
- Nemours Mansion and Gardens
- Brandywine Battlefield
- N.C. Wyeth House and Studio
- The Highlands Estate and Gardens
- Sesame Place
- Brandywine Zoo
- Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park
- Plumpton Park Zoo