WELCOME TO MALVERN
A former small town now home to an exploding scene of new construction developments, town squares, shopping, all while maintaining a beautiful and elegant rural feel.
MALVERN - HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Dating back to the Victorian era, Malvern began as a small town village about 25 miles west of Philadelphia. Originally a Welsh village, the trains and bus routes through the small town set the groundwork for the bustling and expanding hub of new development Malvern is today.
Known for it’s plentiful dedicated open lands, one is sure to find sprawling farmlands and grassy hills a short drive in any direction from Malvern’s busy downtown. The combination of development, large and elegant home construction and a rural feel give Malvern a unique character and are among some of the reasons for it’s popularity.
REAL ESTATE INSIGHTS
Housing prices in Malvern vary, as they do in many suburban towns, but some of the neighborhoods in Malvern are home to some of the highest price points outside of Philly. One can find new townhome communities in the $400-$700K range all the way up to the $1M+
Some of the older real estate in and around Malvern can be found well into the $1-2M price points, some ranging into the $5M+ spectrum. These homes typically find themselves on the winding farm roads that characterize the Malvern area. Often set on multiple acres of sprawling hills and bounded by authentic wooden fences, the high end mansions of Malvern make for incredible sight-seeing.
While these extravagant homes usually stand alone one after another, one can also find plenty of residential neighborhoods in certain areas of the Malvern suburbs, with single family homes in the $500-800K price points sitting at around 2500-3000 square feet.
PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE
To illustrate Malvern’s recent growth, according to the 2010 census, there were just under 3000 people living in Malvern. In 2019, there were over 3400 residents and growing. This is almost a 15% increase in population, as Malvern has seen some significant growth in housing and commercial development.
According to demographic data, the average household income in Malvern is $133,326 with a poverty rate of 5.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,688 per month, and the median house value is $369,400. The median age in Malvern is 42.7 years, 42.6 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
While there are different types of neighborhoods all over the Malvern area, there is a good mix of new young families and well established veterans of the area alike. With the substantial growth of the city in recent years, there has been an attraction by working class, younger adults to the area.
PARKS AND NATURE
Malvern is home to countless small parks and designated open spaces. A quick drive around the area, specifically south of route 30 will open your eyes to the beauty of the area. Closer to downtown, one can find many child-friendly playgrounds and Malvern Community Park, Greentree Park, or Burke Park. There are also several historical sites/parks to get your fix of Malvern’s long and interesting past. Battle of the Clouds park is a must see in this category!
However, if one ventures south there are plenty more nature-filled areas to see. A few of the best are East Goshen Park, Natural Lands’ Willowsbrook Preserve, and many more.
RESTAURANTS
The restaurant scene in Malvern is growing, and the area is already home to plenty of classic chains of Philadelphia. One can’t go wrong with Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza, but if you’re looking for a little more one-of-a-kind dining, Malvern has that as well. A few of the best include Brick and Brew if you’re looking for a top-notch gastropub, as well as Restaurant Alba for some higher end Italian food.
NIGHTLIFE
While not necessarily known for it’s nightlife, there are plenty of bars and saloons to hit while out in Malvern. Check out McKenzie Brew House or the Flying Pig Saloon for a few drinks—the nighttime scene is sure to continue growing as residents flock to the area and development continues.
SHOPPING
Malvern is host to a few different shopping malls if you need to get your retail therapy. Malvern Shopping Center or the Grove are both great options, and have a host of wonderful stores to visit. Or try out Great Valley Shopping center if you are looking for a little larger selection of stores.
LIST OF SCHOOLS
Public:
Charlestown Elementary School, grades K-5
General Wayne Elementary School, grades K-5
Sugartown Elementary, grades K-5
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary, grades K-5
Great Valley Middleschool, grades 6-8
Great Valley High School, grades 9-12
Private:
Malvern Preparatory School, grades 6-12
Fusion Academy Malvern, grades 6-12
The Phelps School, grades 6-12
The Vanguard School, grades K-12
