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Perkasie, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bucks County County

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 24.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
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
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Perkasie, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,474
32% above
$48,119 per capita
Home Value
$338,700
20% above
Zillow: $501,409
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
0% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
81% below
1,702/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
27% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
132%
Home Value
120%
Rent
100%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perkasie a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 2.7% (25% 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 $501,409. 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 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,702/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population9,176
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density3,613/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,474
Per Capita$48,119
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249

Housing

A+
Home Value$338,700
Rent$1,164
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$501,409
Housing Units3,637
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,421/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.