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Doylestown
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Doylestown

#27 in Best Places to Retire in Pennsylvania
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Doylestown is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 8,275. Doylestown is in Bucks County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Doylestown offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Doylestown there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Doylestown and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Doylestown are highly rated.
    About Doylestown...
    Population
    8,275
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $451,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,531
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      143.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      12
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      311
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,770.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      59.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Doylestown

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,188
    National
    $69,021
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