At a Glance
Median Income
$93,672
$62,721 per capita
Home Value
$491,700
Zillow: $587,793
Median Rent
$1,754/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.4%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Doylestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Doylestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Doylestown a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Doylestown residents earn a median household income of $93,672 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,721. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Doylestown is $491,700 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $587,793. Median rent is $1,754/month, with 31.5% 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 1961.
Education
60.4% of adults in Doylestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,322
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density3,853/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,672
Per Capita$62,721
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
B+
Home Value$491,700
Rent$1,754
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$587,793
Housing Units4,166
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation454 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Doylestown was founded in 1745.
The median home in Doylestown was built in 1961.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% 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.