Exton is a census-designated place (CDP) in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its population was 4,267 at the 2000 census. The Exton Square Mall is located within Exton along with several other shopping centers, making Exton the major shopping district in Chester County. Exton is located in the West Chester School District. Unlike some of the local towns, it doesn't have a "downtown" area. The Exton Square Mall and several smaller shopping centers provide residents with many options for shopping and dining. Main Street at Exton is a newer shopping center that really reminds you of a little town the way it's laid out. As Chester County has grown and housing has expanded to the West, the Exton area has also grown. Many newer neighborhoods are either in Exton or within a short drive of Exton. West Chester is just a few miles to the South.
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