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Chalfont, PA
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,346
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,685
ZIP codes
0
Chalfont and its ZIP codes
Chalfont at a glance
- Chalfont is about 9.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 324th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $124,485, 60% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $445,900 (75% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,913 a month.
Local data for Chalfont, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chalfont, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,485
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$445,900
Median rent
$1,913/mo
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
58.4%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (958), German Americans (939), Italian Americans (765).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bucks County. PPP loans are for Chalfont.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,469
276,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,664
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $7,484 per person
How people get to work
Chalfont, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home22.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chalfont, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,250
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,658
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Chalfont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BritainBorough | 1.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Brittany Farms-The HighlandsCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| MontgomeryvilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.8 |
| HatfieldBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| DoylestownBorough | 4.8 mi | 2.2 |
| LansdaleBorough | 5.1 mi | 3 |
| SilverdaleBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| DublinBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Blooming GlenCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| SoudertonBorough | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| North WalesBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| TelfordBorough | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| SellersvilleBorough | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| PerkasieBorough | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Spring HouseCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.7 |
| PlumsteadvilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chalfont, PA in?
- Chalfont is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Chalfont, PA?
- About 4,346 people live in Chalfont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chalfont?
- Nearby places include New Britain (1.3 mi), Brittany Farms-The Highlands (1.6 mi), Montgomeryville (3.1 mi), Hatfield (4.7 mi), Doylestown (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023