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The top half of this page has links to area town's websites as well as info on news, attractions, government, weather, and similar items. The bottom half has demographic information about the area neighborhoods.
County Information
Crime in Chester County reported in 2000
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce (member)
Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce (member)
National Register of Historic Places in Chester County
Demographic Data for Chester County
EPA Environmental Map of Chester County (loads slowly)
Tourism Information
ComeToOxford.com - Oxford's Total Online Source
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
Brandywine Conference and Visitors Bureau
Oxford Area Covered Bridge Road Tour
News and Weather
Daily Local News (local newspaper)
Neighborhood Statistics (provided by Esri Bis)
Avondale
Neighborhood Information (Zip Code: 19311)
This is small-town America. With multigenerational families, this market is less ethnically diverse than the U.S. as a whole. Active in their communities, they are top-ranked for buying preschool toys and reading Country Home magazine. Their lifestyle includes a bit of country living (hunting and fishing), but they also like the conveniences of today, fast food and take-out, and shopping at malls.
General Statistics for 2003
| Population | Number of Households | |
| Avondale | 6,699 | 1,964 |
| National | 291,627,808 | 109,361,681 |
2003 Population
by Race
| White | Black | Other | |
| Avondale | 83.1% | 5.4% | 11.5% |
| National | 74.0% | 12.4% | 13.6% |
2003 Income Figures
| Median Household Income (HH) | HH Income under $50K | HH Income $50K - $100K | HH Income over $100K | |
| Avondale | $76,928 | 29.1% | 36.8% | 34.1% |
| National | $46,615 | 53.4% | 30.5% | 16.1% |
Average Home Value 2003
|
Avondale |
$257,340 |
| National | $193,610 |
Landenberg
Neighborhood Information (Zip Code: 19350)
These consumers are a prosperous population who have opted for semirural locales and lifestyles. They maintain their livelihood by self-employment -- many of them working at home. Although their residence is more rural, this older, married market has retained some urbane preferences, such as visiting museums. As homebodies, they are interested in reading, needlework, and cooking.
General Statistics for 2003
| Population | Number of Households | |
| Landenberg | 10,464 | 3,376 |
| National | 291,627,808 | 109,361,681 |
2003 Population
by Race
| White | Black | Other | |
| Landenberg | 94.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| National | 74.0% | 12.4% | 13.6% |
2003 Income Figures
| Median Household Income (HH) | HH Income under $50K | HH Income $50K - $100K | HH Income over $100K | |
| Landenberg | $105,101 | 16.3% | 29.3% | 54.4% |
| National | $46,615 | 53.4% | 30.5% | 16.1% |
Average Home Value 2003
| Landenberg | $298,290 |
| National | $193,610 |
Lincoln
University Neighborhood Information (Zip Code: 19352)
These prosperous baby boomers set the trend for working wives, especially families with working mothers. They participate in sports, but do not invest or save in proportion to their income. These are baby boomers with young, preschool children. Very mobile, they have a high median household income as a result of two salaries and rank among the highest to dine at family restaurants and to order take-out pizza.
General Statistics for 2003
| Population | Number of Households | |
| Lincoln University | 8,801 | 2,320 |
| National | 291,627,808 | 109,361,681 |
2003 Population
by Race
| White | Black | Other | |
| Lincoln University | 79.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| National | 74.0% | 12.4% | 13.6% |
2003 Income Figures
| Median Household Income (HH) | HH Income under $50K | HH Income $50K - $100K | HH Income over $100K | |
| Lincoln University | $79,396 | 23.1% | 43.2% | 33.7% |
| National | $46,615 | 53.4% | 30.5% | 16.1% |
Average Home Value 2003
| Lincoln University | $238,828 |
| National | $193,610 |
Oxford Neighborhood Information (Zip Code: 19363)
This rural, slightly older, and family-oriented market is the largest consumer market. The neighborhoods are newer, owner-occupied, single-family homes and the income is average. Their budget priorities are home-oriented (improvement, children’s apparel, lawn equipment) with leisure activities including hunting, fishing, and needlework. Most families own pets and take domestic trips by car.
General Statistics for 2003
| Population | Number of Households | |
| Oxford | 14,966 | 5,207 |
| National | 291,627,808 | 109,361,681 |
2003 Population
by Race
| White | Black | Other | |
| Oxford | 87.4% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| National | 74.0% | 12.4% | 13.6% |
2003 Income Figures
| Median Household Income (HH) | HH Income under $50K | HH Income $50K - $100K | HH Income over $100K | |
| Oxford | $53,335 | 46.2% | 38.0% | 15.8% |
| National | $46,615 | 53.4% | 30.5% | 16.1% |
Average Home Value 2003
| Oxford | $193,038 |
| National | $193,610 |
West
Grove Neighborhood Information (Zip Code: 19390)
This rural, slightly older, and family-oriented market is the largest consumer market. The neighborhoods are newer, owner-occupied, single-family homes and the income is average. Their budget priorities are home-oriented (improvement, children’s apparel, lawn equipment) with leisure activities including hunting, fishing, and needlework. Most families own pets and take domestic trips by car.
General Statistics
for 2003
| Population | Number of Households | |
| West Grove | 11,035 | 3,649 |
| National | 291,627,808 | 109,361,681 |
2003 Population
by Race
| White | Black | Other | |
| West Grove | 88.2% | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| National | 74.0% | 12.4% | 13.6% |
2001 Income Figures
| Median Household Income (HH) | HH Income under $50K | HH Income $50K - $100K | HH Income over $100K | |
| West Grove | $71,245 | 28.3% |
44.5% |
27.2% |
| National | $46,615 | 53.4% | 30.5% | 16.1% |
Average Home Value 2003
| West Grove | $217,320 |
| National | $193,610 |