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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,750 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,362 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.78% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |
| Census Median | $469,600 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $613,047 |
| Median List Price | $549,499 |
| Median List Price | $549,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $210 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 84.3% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,375 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,578 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.78% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 327.7/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 41.0/100K |
| Theft | 286.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,791/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2403°N, 74.8389°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.0% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,791/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |