The Town FilesPerkasie, Pennsylvania
Borough in Bucks County · population 9,120 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $372,100
- Household income
- $93,845
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 37.6
Perkasie is a borough of 9,120 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $372,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 91% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Perkasie 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 Perkasie is worth $372,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $93,845, which is more affordable than 8% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,204 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Perkasie | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $372,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,204 | $996 |
| Median household income | $93,845 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Perkasie
| People | Perkasie | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in Perkasie
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 Perkasie 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 7.3 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 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 29, 2019.
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 Perkasie itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Perkasie
9 public schools with 5,222 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennridge HS | 9-12 | 2,155 | 16.3 |
| Pennridge North MS | 6-8 | 562 | 11.7 |
| Pennridge Central MS | 6-8 | 483 | 11.2 |
| Patricia A Guth El Sch | K-5 | 480 | 14.1 |
| Bedminster El Sch | K-5 | 417 | 14.9 |
| Seylar El Sch | K-5 | 392 | 13.5 |
| Pennridge South MS | 6-8 | 383 | 10.1 |
| Deibler El Sch | K-5 | 332 | 16.6 |
| Upper Bucks County Technical School | 9-12 | 18 | 0.6 |
Towns near Perkasie
- Sellersville, PA1.1 mi · 4,567 people · home $329,600
- East Rockhill, PA2.6 mi · 5,819 people · home $484,700
- West Rockhill, PA2.8 mi · 5,439 people · home $463,100
- Hilltown, PA2.9 mi · 16,284 people · home $444,600
- Telford, PA3.7 mi · 4,928 people · home $320,300
- Souderton, PA4.5 mi · 7,191 people · home $320,900
- Quakertown, PA5.5 mi · 9,359 people · home $278,500
- Franconia, PA5.8 mi · 13,259 people · home $424,700
Perkasie questions
Is Perkasie, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Perkasie scores better for retirees than 17% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 11%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Perkasie?
The median owner-occupied home in Perkasie is valued at $372,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,845, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,204 a month.
What is the weather like in Perkasie?
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 Perkasie get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perkasie 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)