Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Perkasie is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 9,176. Residents earn $99,474 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Perkasie receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Perkasie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Perkasie is $99,474, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Perkasie among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Perkasie is $338,700, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,164 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Perkasie is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,702 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Perkasie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,474 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,119 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,249 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $121,435 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,271 |
| County GDP | $48,827M |
| Restaurants | 1,489 |
| Healthcare | 2,160 |
| Retail | 2,224 |
| Manufacturing | 943 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,754 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.58% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $338,700 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $501,409 |
| Median List Price | $434,900 |
| Median List Price | $434,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $199 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,164 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,150 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,754 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.58% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,421/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Total Violent | 70.5/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 11.7/100K |
| Assault | 58.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,702.5/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 176.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,502.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 23.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.7 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 368 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3717°N, 75.2928°W |
| County FIPS | 42017 |
Winner: Republican by 0.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,613/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Restaurants | 1,489 |
| Retail Stores | 2,224 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |