Apartments for rent in Yardley, PA

The small town of Yardley, Pennsylvania is home to just over 2,000 residents. Middle-aged professionals should feel welcome, as they account for an above-average portion of the population, while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 73% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $1,264 a month, exceeding the state average by $346 per month, relatively high rent costs could be a factor in the higher levels of ownership.

With an average commute time of about 31 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Yardley residents are well aware that traveling to work takes some patience. Driving a car or truck is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 46% of workers, while public transportation is used by only 5% of the population. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Yardley has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 20% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Further, 23% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Yardley residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose. The five most common are education, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and scientific. Together, these industries account for 36% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 12% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Yardley workers earn an average annual income of just over $100K, around $37,000 more than the average Pennsylvania resident. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).