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Yardley, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

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 24.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
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
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Yardley, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$118,750
58% above
$66,362 per capita
Home Value
$469,600
67% above
Zillow: $613,047
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
18% above
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
78% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Yardley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
158%
Home Value
167%
Rent
118%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
178%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yardley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yardley residents earn a median household income of $118,750 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,362. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yardley is $469,600 , 67% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $613,047. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 24.1% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Yardley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 328/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

60.0% of adults in Yardley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Yardley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,596
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density2,791/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$66,362
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

A
Home Value$469,600
Rent$1,375
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$613,047
Housing Units1,249
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation87 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+24.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Yardley was founded in 1682.
The median home in Yardley was built in 1962.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.