What are the schools like in Telford, PA?

Telford is served primarily by Souderton Area SD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Telford?

The median household income in Telford, PA is $77,092 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Telford, PA?

Telford 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.

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

Q: Is Telford, PA affordable or expensive?

Telford's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Telford is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $284,200 and the median rent is $1,278 per month.

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

Telford has a violent crime rate of 81.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 675.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Telford, PA a Good Place to Live?

Telford is a small town of 4,807 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $77,092 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

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

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

All Telford 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

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

Metric	Telford, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$284,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,278	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,092	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Telford's violent crime rate is 81.9 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.9 /100k

Property Crime

675.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Telford is served primarily by Souderton Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Telford, PA	National Avg
School District	Souderton Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Telford, PA	National Avg
Population	4,807	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Souderton, PA 1 mi Sellersville, PA 3 mi Silverdale, PA 3 mi Hatfield, PA 4 mi Perkasie, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Telford

Telford, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18969

Telford vs Other Cities

Telford, PA vs Souderton, PA Telford, PA vs Sellersville, PA Telford, PA vs Silverdale, PA Telford, PA vs Hatfield, PA Telford, PA vs Perkasie, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telford, PA affordable or expensive?

Telford's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Telford roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $284,200 and median rent is $1,278/month.

What is the crime rate in Telford, PA?

Telford's violent crime rate is 81.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 675.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Telford?

Public schools in Telford are operated by Souderton Area SD. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Telford, PA a good place to live?

Telford, PA has a population of 4,807, a median household income of $77,092, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Telford?

Telford 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 Telford?

Telford, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18969.

What is the population of Telford?

The population of Telford, Pennsylvania is 4,807 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Telford?

Key numbers for living in Telford: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $284,200, median household income $77,092, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Telford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.