Homes for sale in Yardley, PA

The most popular areas buyers ask for in Yardley usually fall into three buckets: Yardley Borough for walkability and historic charm, Lower Makefield Township neighborhoods for more space and community amenities, and areas near the Delaware Canal towpath for outdoor access. If someone says “Yardley,” it helps to confirm whether they mean Yardley Borough or the 19067 mailing area.

Yardley’s cost of living is higher than many parts of Pennsylvania because housing prices are higher in this part of Bucks County. Recent market data shows median sale prices around the mid $500K range for the 19067 zip code, and Yardley itself often tracks similarly depending on the month and the mix of homes sold.

Yardley Borough’s median household income is about $118,750 based on recent ACS estimates.

Lower Makefield Township, which includes many homes with a Yardley mailing address, has a higher median household income around $173,721 in recent ACS estimates.

There’s no single “nicest” town in Bucks County because it depends on what you value most: walkability, schools, taxes, commute time, and the style of homes you like. Yardley is a top pick for people who want a small town feel with real commuter access, while other buyers prefer bigger downtowns or more rural settings elsewhere in Bucks County.

A good baseline comes from the MIT Living Wage Calculator. For Bucks County, PA, the living wage for one working adult with no children is about $26.16 per hour. Comfortably usually means earning above that baseline, especially if you’re trying to buy in higher priced areas like Yardley and 19067.

Yardley is home to a mix of families, long term residents, and professionals, including many commuters to Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York. The local school district describes the community as economically diverse, ranging from industrial workers to professionals who commute daily to New York City and Philadelphia.

It depends on your lifestyle. If you want small town charm near major cities, places in southeastern Pennsylvania like Yardley and surrounding Bucks County towns are popular because they combine community feel with commuting options and access to parks, restaurants, and shopping.

Yardley is known for its charming borough downtown, commuter convenience, and easy access to the Delaware Canal State Park towpath along the Delaware River. The Delaware Canal towpath is a major local draw for walking, biking, and outdoor time.

Yardley is generally viewed as a low crime community compared with many larger areas, but the most reliable place to verify local stats is the official Crime in Pennsylvania Dashboard (Pennsylvania UCR). It lets you look up reported incidents by municipality and year.

Yes, Yardley Borough has a real downtown centered around Main Street with shops, restaurants, and that classic Bucks County small town vibe. It also has a SEPTA Regional Rail station on the West Trenton Line, which is a big plus for commuters.

Pennsylvania has had negative net domestic migration in recent years, meaning more people moved to other states than moved in from other states, while international migration has been a major offset. One research summary based on U.S. Census estimates shows net domestic migration was negative from 2020 to 2024, while net international migration was strongly positive.

People’s reasons vary, but the most common themes are job changes, taxes, housing costs, and climate preferences.