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    Downsizing and estate sale statistics for Chester County, PA and the counties around it (2026)

    Key takeaways

    • 17.3% of Chester County residents are 65 or older (ACS 2023); Lancaster County is 19.2%, Pennsylvania 19.1%, the U.S. 16.8%.
    • Across the 59 towns Revived serves, 75,008 of 258,879 households include someone 65 or older, 29% of all households (ACS 2023).
    • Baby Boomers are 53% of everyone selling a house in America; sellers 60 to 69 are the group most likely to be downsizing, at 24% (NAR 2025).
    • Sellers in their 70s lived in the house a median of 16 years, and 38% of them for 21 years or more (NAR 2025). That is the house with the full attic.
    • The national average estate sale commission is 40%, and 42% of estate sales gross under $10,000 (EstateSales.net 2024 survey of 774 companies).
    • An estimated 14,000 estate sale companies operate in the U.S. with no regulatory body (ElderLawAnswers 2026).
    • The typical home across our 59 towns was built in 1969; Avondale and Unionville, PA sit at 1938 (ACS 2023).
    • On Facebook Marketplace, sold prices settle at about 80% of the last asking price; 9 of 38 canister vacuums and 13 of 52 printers near us went free (Revived, Sept 2026).

    How many people in Chester County and the counties around it are 65 or older?

    1. 17.3%Chester County residents 65 and older (of 540,896 residents). U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    2. 17%Delaware County residents 65 and older. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    3. 16.6%New Castle County, DE residents 65 and older. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    4. 16.7%Cecil County, MD residents 65 and older. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    5. 19.2%Lancaster County residents 65 and older. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    6. 18.4%Montgomery County residents 65 and older. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    7. 19.1%Pennsylvania residents 65 and older. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    8. 20%Delaware residents 65 and older. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    9. 16.8%United States residents 65 and older. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    10. 202,405 householdsHouseholds in Chester County. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    11. 74.9%Owner-occupied share of Chester County homes. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    12. $461,800Median value of an owner-occupied home, Chester County. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    13. $123,041Median household income, Chester County. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    CountyPopulation65 and olderHouseholdsOwner-occupiedMedian home valueMedian income
    Chester County, PA540,89617.3%202,40574.9%$461,800$123,041
    Delaware County, PA576,19517.0%216,66069.6%$302,400$88,576
    New Castle County, DE573,03016.6%222,94368.5%$329,800$89,901
    Cecil County, MD104,36616.7%40,17275.3%$311,800$91,146
    Lancaster County, PA555,15119.2%210,53669.9%$279,400$83,703
    Montgomery County, PA861,22518.4%333,51471.7%$409,900$111,521

    Which towns we serve have the most households with someone 65 or older, and the oldest houses?

    1. 258,879 householdsHouseholds across the 59 towns Revived serves (sum of place and county-subdivision estimates). U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    2. 75,008 householdsOf those, households with at least one person 65 or older (29.0% of households). U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    3. 15.4%Median 'share 65 and older' across the 59 towns. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    4. 36.6%Town with the highest share 65 and older: Prospect Park, PA. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    5. 1,969Median year the typical home was built across the 59 towns (table B25035). U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    6. 1,938Oldest housing stock: Avondale and Unionville, PA, median year built. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    7. 2,005Newest housing stock: Middletown, DE, median year built. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    8. $280,200Median home value across the 59 towns (low $69,300 Salem NJ, high $1,003,100 Greenville DE). U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2019-2023, Data Profiles DP02/DP03/DP04/DP05, 2023.
    TownShare 65 and olderHouseholds with someone 65+Median year builtMedian home value
    Prospect Park, PA36.6%671954$107,700
    Elverson, PA33.0%3261996$347,100
    Trainer, PA24.7%4021955$120,900
    Greenville, DE24.6%5261973$1,003,100
    Hockessin, DE24.4%2,0211980$550,200
    Carneys Point, NJ22.4%1,1431963$180,600
    Havre de Grace, MD21.9%2,2571991$348,800
    Malvern, PA21.8%5851973$460,400
    Media, PA21.8%7581960$398,400
    New Castle, DE21.8%9781963$262,100
    TownMedian year builtShare 65 and older
    Avondale borough, PA193810.0%
    Unionville borough, PA193815.8%
    Lansdowne borough, PA194317.0%
    Marcus Hook borough, PA194311.2%
    Salem city, NJ194318.4%
    Swarthmore borough, PA194316.3%
    Wilmington city, DE194615.3%
    Chester city, PA194714.9%
    Drexel Hill CDP, PA194815.4%
    Pottstown borough, PA194815.9%

    Who sells a house, and how many of them are downsizing?

    1. 53%Baby Boomers' share of all home sellers (Exhibit 6-1, sellers 60 to 78). National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    2. 31%Younger Boomers (60 to 69) share of home sellers. National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    3. 22%Older Boomers (70 to 78) share of home sellers. National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    4. 24%Sellers 60 to 69 whose reason for selling was to downsize to a smaller house (highest of any age group). National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    5. 19%Sellers 70 to 78 selling to downsize. National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    6. 38%Sellers 70 to 78 selling because of a household member's health. National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    7. 43%Sellers 79 to 99 selling because of a household member's health. National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    8. 13 yearsMedian years sellers 60 to 69 lived in the home they sold (Exhibit 6-15). National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    9. 16 yearsMedian years sellers 70 to 78 lived in the home they sold. National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    10. 38%Sellers 70 to 78 who lived in the home 21 years or more. National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    11. 44%Sellers 79 to 99 who lived in the home 21 years or more. National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.
    12. 27%Buyers 79 to 99 who purchased in senior-related housing. National Association of REALTORS, 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report (April 2025), 2025.

    What does the estate sale industry actually look like?

    1. 14,000 companiesEstimated estate sale companies in the United States (no regulatory body oversees them). ElderLawAnswers, The Ins and Outs of Estate Sales (March 30, 2026), 2026.
    2. 25 to 50%Typical estate sale company commission range. ElderLawAnswers, The Ins and Outs of Estate Sales (March 30, 2026), 2026.
    3. 40%Average estate sale commission, nationwide survey. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    4. 55%Companies that set a minimum gross sale threshold of $5,000 or less. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    5. 42%Estate sales grossing under $10,000. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    6. 22%Estate sales grossing over $20,000. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    7. 25%Sales with 1,000 to 1,999 items. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    8. 20%Sales with 500 to 999 items. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    9. 69%Companies that also offer clear-outs. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    10. 75%Companies that donate what is left after the sale. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    11. 67%Companies that pay the client within 7 days. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    12. 36%Companies that set up a sale within 14 days. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    13. 35%Companies that need more than three weeks to set up. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    14. 16.3 $ per hourAverage hourly wage paid to estate sale staff. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    15. 91%Companies that advertise sales on Facebook. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    16. 68%Business owners over the age of 55. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    17. 50%Companies that run hybrid online and in-person sales saw sales volume rise by. EstateSales.net, 2024 Estate Sale Industry Insights Report (774 businesses surveyed), 2024.
    18. 25,000 shopsResale, consignment and nonprofit resale shops in the United States. NARTS, The Association of Resale Professionals, as cited by the U.S. Census Bureau (National Thrift Shop Day), 2025.
    19. 7 % per yearAnnual growth of the resale industry. NARTS, The Association of Resale Professionals, as cited by the U.S. Census Bureau (National Thrift Shop Day), 2025.

    What happens when a household in our area sells its contents?

    1. 78 itemsItems listed on one in-home consignment job, Avondale PA (5,566 sq ft house). Revived, Kennett Square PA, own sales records, 2024.
    2. 52 itemsOf those, items that sold (67% sell-through). Revived, Kennett Square PA, own sales records, 2024.
    3. $160Average sale price per item on that job. Revived, Kennett Square PA, own sales records, 2024.
    4. 1,800 piecesPieces Revived has sold since 2020 (more than). Revived, Kennett Square PA, own sales records, 2026.
    5. 80%A Facebook Marketplace 'sold' price as a share of the last asking price, measured across our sales (asks are not sales). Revived, Kennett Square PA, own sales records, 2026.
    6. 9 of 38 listingsKenmore canister vacuums near Kennett Square that went free rather than sold (Facebook Marketplace sold filter, 40 miles, Sept 2026). Revived, Kennett Square PA, own sales records, 2026.
    7. 13 of 52 listingsHP Envy printers near Kennett Square that went free rather than sold. Revived, Kennett Square PA, own sales records, 2026.
    8. nearly 80%Growth in the U.S. population 65 and over as the Baby Boom retires, 2010 to 2030. National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers, FAQs, 2030.
    9. one fifth of the populationShare of the U.S. population that will be 65 and over by 2030. National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers, FAQs, 2030.

    Questions people ask

    What share of Chester County is 65 or older?
    17.3% of Chester County's 540,896 residents are 65 or older, per the American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates.
    How many households in the area have someone 65 or older?
    Across the 59 towns Revived serves in Chester, Delaware, Lancaster and Montgomery Counties PA, New Castle County DE, Cecil County MD and Salem County NJ, 75,008 of 258,879 households include a person 65 or older, about 29%.
    What does an estate sale company charge?
    The 2024 EstateSales.net survey of 774 companies found an average commission of 40%; ElderLawAnswers puts the typical range at 25 to 50 percent.
    How many estate sales are small?
    42% of estate sales gross under $10,000 and only 22% gross over $20,000 (EstateSales.net 2024).
    Who is most likely to be downsizing?
    Sellers aged 60 to 69: 24% of them sold to move to a smaller house, the highest of any age group (NAR 2025 Generational Trends).

    Cite this page

    Revived, 'Downsizing and estate sale statistics for Chester County, PA' (2026), https://sellrevived.com/stats/downsizing-chester-county

    Methodology: county and town figures are American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2019 to 2023) pulled by table number for the 59 places Revived serves; national figures are quoted from the publisher named beside each number. Updated quarterly, ACS rows yearly. Errors: hello@sellrevived.com.

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