At a Glance
Median Income
$86,797
$42,976 per capita
Home Value
$302,200
Zillow: $438,932
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
675/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Telford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Telford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Telford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Telford residents earn a median household income of $86,797 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,976. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Telford is $302,200 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,932. Median rent is $1,202/month, with 27.9% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Telford reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 675/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Telford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Telford 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 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,814
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density4,766/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,797
Per Capita$42,976
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$302,200
Rent$1,202
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$438,932
Housing Units1,929
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent82/100K
Property675/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation421 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Telford was founded in 1719.
The median home in Telford was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.