Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Doylestown is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,322. Residents earn $93,672 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Doylestown receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Doylestown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Doylestown is $93,672, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Doylestown is $491,700, making it a premium housing market at 74% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,754 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Doylestown is a highly educated community — 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Doylestown 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 | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,672 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,721 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,249 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $121,435 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% 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 | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $491,700 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $535,000 |
| Median List Price | $535,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $347 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.6% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,754 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,817 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,754 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,421/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| 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 | 454 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3142°N, 75.1277°W |
| County FIPS | 42017 |
Winner: Republican by 0.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.4% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,853/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Restaurants | 1,489 |
| Retail Stores | 2,224 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |