The Town FilesHilltown, Pennsylvania
Township in Bucks County · population 16,284 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $444,600
- Household income
- $133,690
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 42.9
Hilltown is a township of 16,284 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $444,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more upscale than 90% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 83% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Hilltown 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 Hilltown is worth $444,600, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $133,690, which is more affordable than 29% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,926 a month. 81.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hilltown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $444,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,926 | $996 |
| Median household income | $133,690 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Hilltown
| People | Hilltown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 19.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Hilltown
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hilltown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 4.9 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 30 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 Hilltown itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Towns near Hilltown
- Perkasie, PA2.9 mi · 9,120 people · home $372,100
- Sellersville, PA3.1 mi · 4,567 people · home $329,600
- New Britain, PA3.5 mi · 12,327 people · home $464,000
- Telford, PA4.1 mi · 4,928 people · home $320,300
- Souderton, PA4.3 mi · 7,191 people · home $320,900
- Chalfont, PA4.4 mi · 4,253 people · home $445,900
- Hatfield, PA4.9 mi · 18,640 people · home $447,000
- New Britain, PA4.9 mi · 2,836 people · home $407,000
Hilltown questions
Is Hilltown, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hilltown scores better for retirees than 68% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 42%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Hilltown?
The median owner-occupied home in Hilltown is valued at $444,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,690, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,926 a month.
What is the weather like in Hilltown?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 21.7 inches of snow.
Does Hilltown get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hilltown 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)