The Town FilesQuakertown, Pennsylvania
Borough in Bucks County · population 9,359 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $278,500
- Household income
- $85,959
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 37.2
Quakertown is a borough of 9,359 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $278,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Quakertown ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Quakertown is worth $278,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $85,959, which is more affordable than 33% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,321 a month. 54.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quakertown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,321 | $996 |
| Median household income | $85,959 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.9% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Quakertown
| People | Quakertown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Quakertown
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quakertown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on March 31, 2022 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Bucks County since 1996
Bucks County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Bucks County
Bucks County had 274,632 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,953 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Quakertown itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Quakertown
9 public schools with 4,872 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown Community HS | 9-12 | 1,649 | 17.2 |
| Strayer MS | 7-8 | 696 | 14.5 |
| Pfaff El Sch | K-5 | 498 | 13.1 |
| Neidig El Sch | K-5 | 494 | 14.5 |
| Trumbauersville El Sch | K-5 | 371 | 13.3 |
| 6th Grade Center | 6-6 | 354 | 14.2 |
| Richland El Sch | K-5 | 343 | 14.3 |
| Quakertown El Sch | K-5 | 259 | 11.3 |
| Springfield El Sch | K-5 | 208 | 13.0 |
Towns near Quakertown
- Richland, PA1.4 mi · 13,837 people · home $345,700
- East Rockhill, PA3.6 mi · 5,819 people · home $484,700
- Milford, PA3.8 mi · 10,243 people · home $413,100
- West Rockhill, PA5.1 mi · 5,439 people · home $463,100
- Perkasie, PA5.5 mi · 9,120 people · home $372,100
- Sellersville, PA5.8 mi · 4,567 people · home $329,600
- Springfield, PA6.5 mi · 5,175 people · home $430,700
- Lower Milford, PA7.2 mi · 3,861 people · home $430,500
Quakertown questions
Is Quakertown, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quakertown scores better for retirees than 11% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 6%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Quakertown?
The median owner-occupied home in Quakertown is valued at $278,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,959, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,321 a month.
What is the weather like in Quakertown?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 21.7 inches of snow.
Does Quakertown get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quakertown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on March 31, 2022. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)