Bucks County

PA · Pop. 71,066 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Bucks County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 71,066.

$/Acre: $2,686

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 53.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.72%

Combined Sales Tax6.72%

Cost of Living Index108.5

Median Household Income$90,066

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,686

Median Home Price$369K

Acres for Sale3028

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,459 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)318 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K427

Property Crime /100K409

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate