Quakertown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bucks County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,298 Population 4,558/sq mi density
$70,978 Median Income $36,265 per capita
$253,200 Home Value $449,843 Zillow
$1,253 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
380 Violent Crime/100K 1,009 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,978 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$253,200 home value, $1,253/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Quakertown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,978
6% below
$36,265 per capita
Home Value
$253,200
10% below
Zillow: $449,843
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
8% above
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
380/100K
0% below
1,009/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Quakertown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
90%
Rent
108%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quakertown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quakertown residents earn a median household income of $70,978 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,265. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% 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 Quakertown is $253,200 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,843. Median rent is $1,253/month, with 26.2% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Quakertown reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,009/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Quakertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quakertown 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

Population9,298
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density4,558/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,978
Per Capita$36,265
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,200
Rent$1,253
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$449,843
Housing Units3,628
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent380/100K
Property1,009/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation509 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Quakertown was founded in 1700.
The median home in Quakertown was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% 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.