The Town FilesDublin, Pennsylvania
Borough in Bucks County · population 2,177 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $395,800
- Household income
- $87,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 42.2
Dublin is a borough of 2,177 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $395,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 95% of Pennsylvania towns, more of a college town than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 91% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Dublin ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dublin is worth $395,800, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $87,813, which is more affordable than 3% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,440 a month. 63.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dublin | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $395,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,440 | $996 |
| Median household income | $87,813 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.9% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Dublin
| People | Dublin | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Dublin
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 47.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dublin since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 13, 2000.
Severe weather in Bucks County since 1996
Bucks County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Bucks County
Bucks County had 274,632 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,953 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Dublin itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Towns near Dublin
- Hilltown, PA3.4 mi · 16,284 people · home $444,600
- Plumsteadville, PA3.5 mi · 2,553 people · home $580,800
- Bedminster, PA3.6 mi · 7,541 people · home $575,000
- Silverdale, PA4.0 mi · 805 people · home $360,300
- Perkasie, PA4.6 mi · 9,120 people · home $372,100
- Plumstead, PA4.8 mi · 14,021 people · home $572,900
- New Britain, PA4.8 mi · 12,327 people · home $464,000
- East Rockhill, PA4.9 mi · 5,819 people · home $484,700
Dublin questions
Is Dublin, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dublin scores better for retirees than 32% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 10%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Dublin?
The median owner-occupied home in Dublin is valued at $395,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,813, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,440 a month.
What is the weather like in Dublin?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 21.7 inches of snow.
Does Dublin get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dublin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)