At a Glance
Median Income
$72,070
$36,440 per capita
Home Value
$329,400
Zillow: $484,859
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Hatfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hatfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hatfield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hatfield residents earn a median household income of $72,070 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,440. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Hatfield is $329,400 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $484,859. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 30.3% 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 1972.
Education
37.0% of adults in Hatfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hatfield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,486
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density5,447/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,070
Per Capita$36,440
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A
Home Value$329,400
Rent$1,264
Ownership43.7%
Zillow$484,859
Housing Units1,441
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation334 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Hatfield was founded in 1832.
The median home in Hatfield was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.