Hatboro, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hatboro is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,219. Residents earn $108,927 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,219 Population 5,788/sq mi density
$108,927 Median Income $46,440 per capita
$340,100 Home Value $428,434 Zillow
$1,781 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,186 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$108,927 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$340,100 home value, $1,781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,927
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $340,100
21% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 108/100K
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.6%
18% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,781
53% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population8,219
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density5,788/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,927
Per Capita$46,440
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$48,827M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$340,100
Rent$1,781
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$428,434

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property1,186/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary121/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation242 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+92.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Libraries16

Is Hatboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hatboro receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Hatboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hatboro is $108,927, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Hatboro among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hatboro is $340,100, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,781 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Hatboro is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,186 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hatboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hatboro has a population of 8,219 with a density of 5,788 people per square mile. The median age is 36.3 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82%), with 6.8% Black.

Population

8,219
Total Population
5,788
People / sq mi
36.3yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hatboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.9%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.1%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hatboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hatboro is $108,927, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Hatboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,927
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,440
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
IRS Avg AGI$121,435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% 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 Rate2.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Hatboro is $340,100, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,781 (53% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $428,434.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$340,100
21% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$428,434
Median List Price$460,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$460,000
$/Sq Ft$264
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,781
53% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,002

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Rate2.57%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.6%
Premature Death6,421/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access91.9%
Healthcare Facilities2,160
Hatboro has a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,186 per 100,000 (39% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent107.9/100K
72% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery53.9/100K
Assault53.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,186.5/100K
39% below US avg
Burglary121.3/100K
Theft1,011.2/100K
Vehicle Theft53.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Hatboro has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation242 ft (74 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density5,788/sq mi
Coordinates40.1774°N, 75.1055°W
County FIPS42017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% 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+39.6%
18% above US avg
High School+92.4%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,788/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities2,160
Restaurants1,489
Retail Stores2,224

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Work from Home14.1%

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