Hatfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,486 Population 5,447/sq mi density
$72,070 Median Income $36,440 per capita
$329,400 Home Value $484,859 Zillow
$1,264 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,070 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$329,400 home value, $1,264/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hatfield, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,070
4% below
$36,440 per capita
Home Value
$329,400
17% above
Zillow: $484,859
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
9% above
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
10% above
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
117%
Rent
109%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
128%
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.