Doylestown, PA

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.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
8,322 Population 3,853/sq mi density
$93,672 Median Income $62,721 per capita
$491,700 Home Value
$1,754 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,672 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$491,700 home value, $1,754/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,672
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $491,700
74% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.4%
79% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,754
51% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Doylestown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,322
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density3,853/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,672
Per Capita$62,721
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$48,827M
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$491,700
Rent$1,754
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation454 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.4%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
EV Stations13
Libraries16

Is Doylestown a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Doylestown has a population of 8,322 with a density of 3,853 people per square mile. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%).

Population

8,322
Total Population
3,853
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Doylestown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.3%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Doylestown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Doylestown is $93,672, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Doylestown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,672
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,721
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
IRS Avg AGI$121,435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,271
County GDP$48,827M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,489
Healthcare2,160
Retail2,224
Manufacturing943

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Doylestown is $491,700, 74% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,754 (51% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$491,700
74% above US avg
Median List Price$535,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$535,000
$/Sq Ft$347
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio102.6%
Price Drops21.4%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,754
51% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,817

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied49.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Rate1.78%

Health Metrics: Doylestown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Premature Death6,421/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access91.9%
Healthcare Facilities2,160

Crime Rates: Doylestown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Doylestown 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 is 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches
25% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation454 ft (138 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density3,853/sq mi
Coordinates40.3142°N, 75.1277°W
County FIPS42017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 60.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.6%
D 49.5%

Winner: Republican by 0.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.4%
79% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,853/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations13
Alt Fuel Stations13
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities2,160
Restaurants1,489
Retail Stores2,224

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Work from Home18.0%

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