Villanova is a somewhat small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 8,213 people and two associated neighborhoods, Villanova is the 153rd largest community in Pennsylvania.

Villanova home prices are not only among the most expensive in Pennsylvania, but Villanova real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Villanova is also a town of artists. Villanova has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Villanova’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 15.72% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Villanova is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Villanova to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.

For a small town, there is also a high proportion of single, often educated, people living in Villanova. This is not typical for smaller communities in America, and adds a feeling of vibrancy to Villanova.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Villanova. 88.32% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Villanova in 2022 was $45,935, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $183,740 for a family of four.

Villanova is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Villanova home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Villanova residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Villanova include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Villanova is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.