Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern is a borough of 3,435 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1889.
Why visit Malvern
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Malvern Farmers Market, People's Light & Theatre, County Bridge No. 171 and Ellis Williams House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Malvern
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Malvern
Malvern is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is 19.4 miles (31.2 km) west of Philadelphia. The population was 3,419 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Malvern, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks14
County Bridge No. 171
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Ellis Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
East Goshen, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
Garrett Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house and gristmill in Pennsylvania, United States
Goshenville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Spring Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Devault, Pennsylvania, a historic grist mill complex
Squire Cheyney Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Sugartown
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Human settlement in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Waynesborough
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic home of General Anthony Wayne (1745-1796), in Paoli, Pennsylvania
Wetherby-Hampton-Snyder-Wilson-Erdman Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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White Horse Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Tavern in East Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania
Great Valley Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Radnor Hunt Club
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Paoli Memorial Association
Park · 0.4 mi
Great and well maintained Park, used by Boy Scouts, Kids, Tennis players, Malvern Volunteer Fire Department's Fireman's Fair and...
Restaurants and cafes40
Main Line Tavern
Restaurant · American, Seafood · 1.1 mi
Last seating is an hour before closing
516 East King Street, Paoli
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Anthony's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
Last seatings one hour before closing
127 West King Street, Malvern
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su off
Bomba
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
30 Liberty Boulevard, Malvern
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Brick & Brew
Restaurant · Burger · 0.5 mi
400 East King Street, Malvern
Mo 11:30-20:00; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Buena Vista
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
215 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern
Mo-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su off
Bunha Faun Restaurant
Restaurant · French · 1.2 mi
152 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern
Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 05:00-21:00
East Star
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
81 West Lancaster Avenue, Malvern
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Fysh Sushi & Poke
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.9 mi
5 South Morehall Road, Malvern
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su off
Great Valley Grill
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Chicken, Seafood · 1.0 mi
79 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Himalyan Exotic Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
81 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:00
Kinnera Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 1.5 mi
235 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:30,16:00-23:00; Sa-Su...
Malvern Pizza & Beer
Restaurant · Pizza
19 East King Street
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
28 more on the map.
History
The area was originally settled in the 17th century by Welsh immigrants who purchased land from William Penn.
On the evening of September 20, 1777, in Malvern, General Charles Grey and nearly 5,000 British soldiers launched a surprise attack on a Patriot encampment, which became known as the Battle of Paoli. Having intercepted General Washington's orders to General Wayne regarding British rearguard actions, Grey directed his troops to assault the small regiment of Americans commanded by Anthony Wayne in an area near his residence. Not wanting to lose the element of surprise, Grey ordered his troops to remove the flint from their muskets and to use only bayonets or swords to launch a surprise sneak attack on the Americans under the cover of darkness.
From the History section of Malvern, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Extended Stay America - Philadelphia - Malvern - Swedesford Rd
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
8 Swedesford Road, Malvern
Churches and places of worship7
St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Malvern Free Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
80 Malin Road, Malvern
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare3
Map of Malvern
133 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Phoenixville 1 E (6 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
Pottstown Heritage Field (PTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Frazer 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Berwyn 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Chesterbrook 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Devon 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Exton 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- West Chester 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Phoenixville 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Lionville 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- King of Prussia 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Lima 9 mi southeast, about 14 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
- Malvern Station Pennsylvania, Lucius Kwok, CC BY 2.5
- Malvern Station Pennsylvania 2018a, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern, PA post office, Feb. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Street wb, Malvern, PA (2), Feb. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Creek Church, Malvern, PA, Feb. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Malvern, PA, Feb. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Station Pennsylvania 2018d, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Station Pennsylvania 2018c, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Station -- May 2023 (2), Tilden1876, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Station Pennsylvania 2018, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Station -- May 2023 (1), Tilden1876, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-16 12 21 12 View southwest along King Street between Channing Avenue and Warren Avenue in Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-16 12 21 17 View northeast along King Street between Warren Avenue and Channing Avenue in Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Station Pennsylvania 2018b, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Street wb, Malvern, PA (1), Feb. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Pennsylvania, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Pennsylvania FD, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Pennsylvania 2, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Pennsylvania East, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Street wb, Malvern, PA (3), Feb. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Street wb at Sugartown Road, Malvern, PA, Feb. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern PA Keystone Marker on King Road EB, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 30 near Malvern 1, vishwin60, Public domain
- US 30 near Malvern 2, vishwin60, Public domain
- Log House B, Smallbones, CC0
- Spring Mill131811pu, Ned Goode, HABS photographer, Public domain
- St Pete Great Valley, Smallbones, Public domain
- Goshenville, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- County Bridge No. 171, PennDOT, Public domain
- White Horse Tavern PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Sugartown Houses, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Garrett Farmhouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Squire Cheyney Farm, Smallbones, CC0
- 1711 E Boot Rd, Smallbones, Public domain
- Waynesboro, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Paoli Massacre, Smallbones, Public domain
- Paoli Monument 1817, Jchrist10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paoli 1817 monument, Jchrist10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-09-21 14 06 28 View east along U.S. Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) from the overpass for the rail line between Pennsylvania State Route 29 (Morehall Road) and Old Lincoln Highway in East Whiteland..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-21 14 05 14 View west along U.S. Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) from the overpass for the rail line between Pennsylvania State Route 29 (Morehall Road) and Old Lincoln Highway in East Whiteland..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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