At a Glance
Median Income
$118,750
$66,362 per capita
Home Value
$469,600
Zillow: $701,097
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
350/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yardley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 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 8.5% (136% 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 $701,097. 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 350/100K.
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. 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 Born3.2%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$66,362
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A
Home Value$469,600
Rent$1,375
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$701,097
Housing Units1,249
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property350/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
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
Broadband93.5%
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.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.