At a Glance
Median Income
$111,530
$58,704 per capita
Home Value
$416,400
Zillow: $544,428
Median Rent
$1,712/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Harleysville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harleysville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harleysville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harleysville residents earn a median household income of $111,530 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,704. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harleysville is $416,400 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $544,428. Median rent is $1,712/month, with 30.7% 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 1986.
Education
40.5% of adults in Harleysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harleysville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population9,034
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density2,161/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,530
Per Capita$58,704
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$416,400
Rent$1,712
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$544,428
Housing Units3,795
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation280 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Harleysville was built in 1986.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.