Yardley, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Yardley is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,596. Residents earn $118,750 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,596 Population 2,791/sq mi density
$118,750 Median Income $66,362 per capita
$469,600 Home Value $613,047 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$469,600 home value, $1,375/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,750
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $469,600
67% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.0%
78% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,375
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Yardley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,596
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density2,791/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$66,362
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$469,600
Rent$1,375
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$613,047

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property328/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary41/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation87 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+98.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute28 min
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Is Yardley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yardley receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Yardley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yardley is $118,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Yardley among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yardley is $469,600, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Yardley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 328 per 100,000, 83% below the national average.

Education

Yardley is a highly educated community — 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Yardley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Yardley has a population of 2,596 with a density of 2,791 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%).

Population

2,596
Total Population
2,791
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Yardley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.5%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yardley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yardley is $118,750, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Yardley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,750
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,362
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Work from Home19.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Yardley is $469,600, 67% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,375 (18% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $613,047.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$469,600
67% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$613,047
Median List Price$549,499

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$549,499
$/Sq Ft$210
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio84.3%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,375
18% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,578

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate2.78%

Health Metrics: Yardley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.4%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Yardley has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 328 per 100,000 (83% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Yardley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property327.7/100K
83% below US avg
Burglary41.0/100K
Theft286.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Yardley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall26.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation87 ft (27 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density2,791/sq mi
Coordinates40.2403°N, 74.8389°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.0%
78% above US avg
High School+98.2%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,791/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Work from Home19.9%

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