What are the schools like in Perkasie, PA?

Perkasie is served primarily by Pennridge SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Perkasie?

The median household income in Perkasie, PA is $95,319 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Perkasie, PA?

Perkasie has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.7 inches.

Perkasie, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Perkasie, PA affordable or expensive?

Perkasie's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Perkasie is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $308,100 and the median rent is $1,107 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Perkasie, PA?

Perkasie has a violent crime rate of 128.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 579.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Perkasie, PA a Good Place to Live?

Perkasie is a small town of 9,130 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $95,319 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Perkasie stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Perkasie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Perkasie city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Perkasie's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Perkasie costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Perkasie, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$308,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,107	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,319	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Perkasie's violent crime rate is 128.7 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

128.7 /100k

Property Crime

579.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Perkasie is served primarily by Pennridge SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Perkasie, PA	National Avg
School District	Pennridge SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Perkasie sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation and 21.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Perkasie, PA
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.7"
Annual Snowfall	21.7"

Demographics

Metric	Perkasie, PA	National Avg
Population	9,130	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sellersville, PA 1 mi Silverdale, PA 2 mi Telford, PA 4 mi Souderton, PA 4 mi Dublin, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Perkasie

Perkasie, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18944

Perkasie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perkasie, PA affordable or expensive?

Perkasie's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Perkasie roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $308,100 and median rent is $1,107/month.

What is the crime rate in Perkasie, PA?

Perkasie's violent crime rate is 128.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 579.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Perkasie?

Public schools in Perkasie are operated by Pennridge SD. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 41.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Perkasie, PA a good place to live?

Perkasie, PA has a population of 9,130, a median household income of $95,319, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Perkasie?

Perkasie averages 37.9°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches with about 21.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Perkasie?

Perkasie, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18944.

What is the population of Perkasie?

The population of Perkasie, Pennsylvania is 9,130 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Perkasie?

Key numbers for living in Perkasie: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $308,100, median household income $95,319, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Perkasie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.