Exton, Pennsylvania
Exton is a community of 6,772 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Exton
Townapedia lists 60 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 59 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Movie Tavern Exton, Immaculata University, Colebrook Manor and Exton Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Exton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Exton
Exton is a census-designated place (CDP) in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located within the Philadelphia metropolitan area, its population was 5,622 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Exton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks60
Colebrook Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Exton Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Hannah White Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
545 West Boot Road, West Chester
Ivy Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in West Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania
225 West Lincoln Highway
John Bell Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Riter Boyer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
350 West Boot Road, West Chester
Whitford Garne
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Autun
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Benjamin Jacobs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Benjamin Pennypacker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Benjamin Rush House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Charles Thomas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
48 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes59
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings · 0.5 mi
123 East Swedesford Road, Exton
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Bella Vita Coffee & Cream
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Ice Cream · 0.5 mi
284 Main Street, Exton
Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Bistro 24 American Grille
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
100 Marchwood Road, Exton
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.9 mi
460 West Lincoln Highway, Exton
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Buddy's Burgers, Breasts and Fries
Restaurant · Burger · 0.5 mi
122 Woodcutter Street, Exton
11:00-21:00
ChopHouse Grille
Restaurant · American, Steak House
301 North Pottstown Pike, Exton
Mo 15:00-22:00; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00;...
Deccan Flavors
Restaurant · Indian
169 West Lincoln Highway, Exton
Mo off; Tu-We 11:30-14:30,17:15-22:00; Th 11:30-14:30,17:30-22:00;...
Giorgio's Pizza & Subs
Restaurant · Pizza
135 West Lincoln Highway, Exton
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Hot Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
311 East Lincoln Highway, Exton
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
47 more on the map.
History
Exton lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) and Pennsylvania Route 100 (Pottstown Pike). Beginning in the late 18th century, the Lancaster Road became a major transportation route between Philadelphia and the west, while what is now Route 100 was a regional north–south route to Pottstown. A theory exists that Exton was named as the "X" on the map, denoting this intersection, though more likely the village was named after one of the several Extons in the United Kingdom.
In the late 1940s, Exton became home to the Newcomen Society of the United States. The campus of the learned society was built overlooking farmland on Newcomen Road, and featured offices, a printing shop, library and museum, guest houses, a chapel and a belltower with a carillon. The Newcomen Society (since dissolved) sold the property in the late 1990s, but its campus remains an Exton landmark serving as the headquarters of another business.
From the History section of Exton, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.8 mi
101 Worthington Road, Exton
Uwchlan Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Chester County Tech College Hs - Brandywine Campus
School · 3.1 mi
443 Boot Road, Downingtown
Healthcare4
Passport Health Exton Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
556 Exton Commons, Exton
Map of Exton
228 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 20°F | 3.6 in | 7.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 21°F | 3.1 in | 13.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 4.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 25°F | 4.7 in | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Chester 2 Nw Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chester County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport (CTH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Eagleview 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Downingtown 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- West Chester 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Caln 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Phoenixville 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Dilworthtown 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Coatesville 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Chesterbrook 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Berwyn 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Pughtown 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ExtonPA, Cfykdyfxk at Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ExtonCarnival2013, RowEpict, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FultonBankExton, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boscovs Exton Square2, Cfykdyfxk ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ExtonCarnival2014, Cfykdyfxk at Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ExtonCarnival1, Cfykdyfxk at Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US30ExtonPA, ParadeCloud, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zook House Exton, Smallbones, Public domain
- Picture of Main Street at Exton taken from my camera, ParadeCloud, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ExtonFountain, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ExtonSquare-2levels, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exton Mall Concourse June 2026, Red0ctober22, CC0
- Exton Square Mall second floor from Macy's south entrance, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ExtonSquarePlayground, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exton Mall Fountain June 2026, Red0ctober22, CC0
- Boscovs Exton Square, Smallbones, Public domain
- Exton Square Mall 1, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Exton Square Mall, 2025 (5), JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exton Square Mall, 2025 (6), JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ExtonMainStreet1PA, RowEpict, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exton Mall Play Area June 2026, Red0ctober22, CC0
- ExtonMainStreet2PA, RowEpict, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ExtonSquareMall-bilevel, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exton Square Mall, 2025 (1), JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exton Square Mall, 2025 (2), JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exton Square Mall, 2025 (4), JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colebrook Chesco, Smallbones, Public domain
- Exton Hotel, Smallbones, Public domain
- BoyerHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Whitford Garn, Smallbones, CC0
- HannahWhiteLogHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- IVY COTTAGE, EXTON, EAST CHESTER COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bell Farm 1, Smallbones, Public domain
- Fox Chase Inn Chesco PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- St Pauls 1828, Smallbones, Public domain
- Smedley School NE Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Woodledge Chesco, Smallbones, Public domain
- Paradise Valley Creek HD Chesco, Smallbones, CC0
- B Rush House 1908, Smallbones, Public domain
- Woodland Station Chesco PA, Smallbones, Public domain
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