At a Glance
Median Income
$131,944
$56,646 per capita
Home Value
$435,700
Zillow: $614,673
Median Rent
$1,984/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.7%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Chalfont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chalfont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chalfont a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chalfont residents earn a median household income of $131,944 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,646. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,271 business establishments, including 1,489 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chalfont is $435,700 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $614,673. Median rent is $1,984/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
61.7% of adults in Chalfont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chalfont has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
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 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,301
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,655/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$131,944
Per Capita$56,646
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$435,700
Rent$1,984
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$614,673
Housing Units1,707
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation289 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.7%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Chalfont was founded in 1683.
The median home in Chalfont was built in 1978.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.