Living in Telford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Telford · Census data 2020–2024
Telford has 4,829 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $91,058 (17% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $320,300, the median rent is $1,312/month.
Telford at a glance
- Population
- 4,829
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $91,058State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $320,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,312/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Telford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Telford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Telford the median home value is $320,300, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,312 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,075 a month in housing costs.
Telford median household income
The median household income in Telford is $91,058 and the income per person is $42,972. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Telford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,936
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.48
Telford demographics
- Population
- 4,829
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 1,911
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Telford ›
Education in Telford
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Telford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Telford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Telford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | 4,829 | $91,058 | $320,300 | $1,312 |
| Souderton | 7,181 | $93,537 | $320,900 | $1,297 |
| Franconia | 13,546 | $111,426 | $424,700 | $1,897 |
| Sellersville | 4,542 | $95,022 | $329,600 | $1,378 |
| West Rockhill | 5,446 | $104,354 | $463,100 | $1,417 |
| Silverdale | 1,288 | $107,321 | $360,300 | $1,566 |
| Hatfield | 3,502 | $80,962 | $364,400 | $1,244 |
| Perkasie | 9,216 | $93,845 | $372,100 | $1,204 |
| Salford | 3,059 | $125,658 | $462,800 | $1,536 |
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What is the median household income in Telford, PA?
The median household income in Telford is $91,058, 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Telford?
The median home value in Telford is $320,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Telford?
The median gross rent in Telford is $1,312 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Telford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Telford?
The median age in Telford is 41.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Telford?
The average commute to work in Telford is 24 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Telford?
The unemployment rate in Telford is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Telford?
24.7% of adults in Telford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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