At a Glance
Median Income
$99,474
$48,119 per capita
Home Value
$338,700
Zillow: $526,588
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Perkasie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perkasie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perkasie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perkasie residents earn a median household income of $99,474 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,119. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,271 business establishments, including 1,489 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perkasie is $338,700 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,588. Median rent is $1,164/month, with 24.8% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Perkasie reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 579/100K.
Education
42.7% of adults in Perkasie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population9,176
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density3,613/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,474
Per Capita$48,119
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$338,700
Rent$1,164
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$526,588
Housing Units3,637
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent129/100K
Property579/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation368 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Perkasie was founded in 1870.
The median home in Perkasie was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.