The Top 10 Reasons to Move to Yardley, PA

Yardley sits on the Delaware River in lower Bucks County. Buyers looking at Yardley are usually choosing between two places that share the Yardley 19067 mailing address: Yardley Borough, the small historic town along the river, and Lower Makefield Township, which surrounds it. Here are ten reasons buyers put Yardley on their list.

Reason 1: Two Choices Under One Name

Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township share the same school district and a lot of the same attractions. The difference is the feel: the borough is more historic, while the township is more suburban, with newer homes and new construction.

Reason 2: A Historic Town Center

Yardley Borough had 2,605 residents in the 2020 census, and the Yardley Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Older homes, small businesses and restaurants sit within walking distance of the river.

Reason 3: The Delaware Canal and the River

The Delaware Canal runs through the borough, and its towpath is an easy place to walk, run or bike. The Delaware River is right at the edge of town.

Reason 4: Seasonal Traditions

Each fall, Canal-O-Ween lines the canal with carved pumpkins, and nearby Shady Brook Farm is a seasonal favorite for fall activities and its holiday light show.

Reason 5: Pennsbury School District

Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township are both served by the Pennsbury School District. School assignments vary by address, so confirm with the district for any home you are considering.

Reason 6: Established Neighborhoods and Newer Homes

Neighborhoods such as Yardley Estates and Makefield Manor sit alongside newer construction, so buyers can choose between established homes and more recent builds.

Reason 7: Easy Commutes

Yardley station on Main Street is on SEPTA’s West Trenton Line, with train service to Center City Philadelphia. I-295 and the Scudder Falls Bridge connect Yardley to New Jersey, which helps anyone who works in Trenton or Princeton.

Reason 8: Local Food and Drink

Vault Brewing and Charcoal BYOB are both in Yardley, and the borough’s restaurants and cafés make it easy to grab a meal close to home.

Reason 9: Room to Get Outside

Five Mile Woods Nature Preserve in Lower Makefield has walking trails through woods and wetlands, a quiet change of pace from the canal path.

Reason 10: History Up the Road

Washington Crossing Historic Park is a few miles up River Road, and New Hope and Newtown are both an easy drive.

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