Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Chalfont is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,301. Residents earn $131,944 per year, which is 76% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chalfont receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Chalfont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chalfont is $131,944, which is significantly higher than the national average — 76% above $75,149. This places Chalfont among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Chalfont is $435,700, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,984 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Chalfont is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 344 per 100,000, 82% below the national average.
Chalfont is a highly educated community — 61.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Chalfont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $131,944 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,646 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,249 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $121,435 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,271 |
| County GDP | $48,827M |
| Restaurants | 1,489 |
| Healthcare | 2,160 |
| Retail | 2,224 |
| Manufacturing | 943 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,754 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |
| Census Median | $435,700 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $587,793 |
| Median List Price | $597,450 |
| Median List Price | $597,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $235 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,984 |
| 71% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,754 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,421/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Total Violent | 24.5/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 24.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 343.6/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 24.5/100K |
| Theft | 294.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 24.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2890°N, 75.2096°W |
| County FIPS | 42017 |
Winner: Republican by 0.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.7% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,655/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Restaurants | 1,489 |
| Retail Stores | 2,224 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |