Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Bensalem
Bensalem, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,489
Population
63,195
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A charming community along the Delaware River
Culture
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Home to an array of modern amenities and historic architecture, Bensalem is a charming community with a rich culture along the Delaware River. Located just 19 miles northeast of Philadelphia, residents can easily commute into the big city for work or leisure via Interstate 95.
Within Bensalem, residents will find a family-friendly atmosphere, great schools, and parks like Neshaminy State Park. Bensalem residents enjoy a variety of exciting activities including concerts at Penn Community Bank Amphitheater, nightlife at the Parx Casino, and horse-racing at Parx Racing. More amenities in Bensalem include retail destinations like Marketplace at Neshaminy and Neshaminy Mall. The rest of Bensalem’s tree-lined streets consist of residential avenues. Apartments and houses in the area range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for every renter in Bensalem.
Explore the City
Penn Community Bank Amphitheater holds summer concerts.
Bensalem residents have access to public transportation.
Bensalem Central Park has walking trails in Benslaem.
Walking path with benches and covered picnic areas in Bensalem Central Park.
Come swim at the pool at Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem.
Welcome sign at Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,165
Average: $98,859
Education
16,568
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
34,689
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bensalem has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bensalem, PA is $1,139 for a studio, $1,490 for one bedroom, $1,782 for two bedrooms, and $2,427 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bensalem has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,490/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$2,616/month
143 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,655/month
347 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bensalem, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
622 Students
Public
Grades K-5
499 Students
Public
Grades K-5
567 Students
Public
Grades K-5
553 Students
Public
Grades K-5
541 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
431 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,324 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,120 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,324 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Neshaminy State Park
- Benjamin Rush State Park
- Silver Lake Nature Center
- Pennypack Park
- Amico Island Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Philadelphia International
Top Apartments in Bensalem
Houses for Rent in Bensalem
Property Management Companies in Bensalem, PA
Premier Properties
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10
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4,106
Units
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6
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3 Communities in Bensalem
Silverstone Properties LLC
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20
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1,799
Units
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6
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3 Communities in Bensalem
Morgan Properties
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389
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108,169
Units
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237
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2 Communities in Bensalem
Rushmore Management
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81
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15,932
Units
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46
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2 Communities in Bensalem
AION Partners
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52
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18,272
Units
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37
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2 Communities in Bensalem
Platinum Realty Management
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24
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5,800
Units
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19
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2 Communities in Bensalem
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.