Perkasie, PA

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
9,176 Population 3,613/sq mi density
$99,474 Median Income $48,119 per capita
$338,700 Home Value $501,409 Zillow
$1,164 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,702 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$99,474 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$338,700 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K (81% below avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,474
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $338,700
20% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 70/100K
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 42.7%
27% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,164
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population9,176
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density3,613/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,474
Per Capita$48,119
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$48,827M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$338,700
Rent$1,164
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$501,409

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property1,702/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary176/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation368 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.7%
High School+94.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute28 min
Libraries16

Is Perkasie a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Perkasie has a population of 9,176 with a density of 3,613 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 2.5% Black.

Population

9,176
Total Population
3,613
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Perkasie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Perkasie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Perkasie is $99,474, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Perkasie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,474
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,119
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
IRS Avg AGI$121,435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% 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 Rate2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Work from Home12.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Perkasie is $338,700, 20% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,164 (0% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $501,409.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$338,700
20% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$501,409
Median List Price$434,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$434,900
$/Sq Ft$199
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,164
0% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,150

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Rate2.58%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Premature Death6,421/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access91.9%
Healthcare Facilities2,160
Perkasie has a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,702 per 100,000 (13% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent70.5/100K
81% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery11.7/100K
Assault58.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,702.5/100K
13% below US avg
Burglary176.1/100K
Theft1,502.9/100K
Vehicle Theft23.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Perkasie has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.7 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall21.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation368 ft (112 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density3,613/sq mi
Coordinates40.3717°N, 75.2928°W
County FIPS42017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% 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+42.7%
27% above US avg
High School+94.1%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,613/sq mi
Total Area2.5 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 Commute27.6 min
Work from Home12.6%

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