What are the schools like in Quakertown, PA?

Quakertown is served primarily by Quakertown Community SD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Quakertown?

The median household income in Quakertown, PA is $70,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Quakertown, PA?

Quakertown 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.

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

Q: Is Quakertown, PA affordable or expensive?

Quakertown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Quakertown is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $241,600 and the median rent is $1,189 per month.

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

Quakertown has a violent crime rate of 379.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 998.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Quakertown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Quakertown is a small town of 9,309 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $70,813 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Quakertown stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Quakertown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Quakertown 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

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

Metric	Quakertown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$241,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,189	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Quakertown's violent crime rate is 379.8 per 100,000 residents — 0% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

379.8 /100k

Property Crime

998.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Quakertown, PA	National Avg
School District	Quakertown Community SD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Quakertown, PA	National Avg
Population	9,309	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Trumbauersville, PA 2 mi Richlandtown, PA 3 mi Milford Square, PA 3 mi Spinnerstown, PA 5 mi Coopersburg, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Quakertown

Quakertown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18951

Quakertown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quakertown, PA affordable or expensive?

Quakertown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Quakertown roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $241,600 and median rent is $1,189/month.

What is the crime rate in Quakertown, PA?

Quakertown's violent crime rate is 379.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 998.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Quakertown?

Public schools in Quakertown are operated by Quakertown Community SD. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Quakertown, PA a good place to live?

Quakertown, PA has a population of 9,309, a median household income of $70,813, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Quakertown?

Quakertown 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 Quakertown?

Quakertown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18951.

What is the population of Quakertown?

The population of Quakertown, Pennsylvania is 9,309 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Quakertown?

Key numbers for living in Quakertown: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $241,600, median household income $70,813, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quakertown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.