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Plumsteadville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bucks County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,948 Population 1,233/sq mi density
$157,614 Median Income $67,662 per capita
$555,300 Home Value $458,824 Zillow
$2,100 Median Rent 40.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 344 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$157,614 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$555,300 home value, $2,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Plumsteadville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$157,614
110% above
$67,662 per capita
Home Value
$555,300
97% above
Zillow: $458,824
Median Rent
$2,100/mo
81% above
40.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
94% below
344/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.7%
104% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Plumsteadville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plumsteadville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
210%
Home Value
197%
Rent
181%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
204%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plumsteadville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plumsteadville residents earn a median household income of $157,614 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,662. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% 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 Plumsteadville is $555,300 , 97% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,824. Median rent is $2,100/month, with 40.2% 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 1996.

Safety & Crime

Plumsteadville reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 344/100K.

Education

68.7% of adults in Plumsteadville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (104% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plumsteadville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,948
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,233/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$157,614
Per Capita$67,662
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249

Housing

A+
Home Value$555,300
Rent$2,100
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$458,824
Housing Units916
Rent Burden40.2%

Crime

F
Violent25/100K
Property344/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation556 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Plumsteadville was built in 1996.
36.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.6% 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.