The Town FilesRichboro, Pennsylvania
Community in Bucks County · population 6,443 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $559,700
- Household income
- $159,007
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 52.5
Richboro is a community of 6,443 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $559,700, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for families than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 84% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Richboro 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 Richboro is worth $559,700, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $159,007, which is more affordable than 21% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $2,025 a month. 97.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richboro | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $559,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $2,025 | $996 |
| Median household income | $159,007 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.9% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Richboro
| People | Richboro | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in Richboro
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richboro since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 29, 2021 about 6.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 21, 2003.
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 Richboro itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Richboro
1 public school with 372 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richboro El Sch | K-6 | 372 | 12.4 |
Towns near Richboro
- Northampton, PA1.1 mi · 39,915 people · home $599,100
- Village Shires, PA2.1 mi · 3,946 people · home $515,100
- Churchville, PA2.2 mi · 5,348 people · home $657,000
- Newtown, PA3.2 mi · 19,895 people · home $564,400
- Newtown Grant, PA3.4 mi · 5,855 people · home $583,600
- Wrightstown, PA3.4 mi · 3,286 people · home $717,400
- Upper Southampton, PA4.1 mi · 15,269 people · home $439,200
- Lower Southampton, PA4.9 mi · 20,599 people · home $403,300
Richboro questions
Is Richboro, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richboro scores better for retirees than 84% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 38%. 28.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.5).
How much does a house cost in Richboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Richboro is valued at $559,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $159,007, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $2,025 a month.
What is the weather like in Richboro?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 19.9 inches of snow.
Does Richboro get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 29, 2021. 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)