Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
30%
Doylestown
Doylestown, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,181
Population
9,568
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Tour castles in this eclectic Pennsylvania suburb
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The seat of Bucks County, Doylestown embraces the future while preserving its past with castles turned museums, eclectic dining options, lively community events, and a healthy appreciation for the arts. Main Street is home to Doylestown’s energetic downtown area, boasting an array of quaint shops, exceptional restaurants, and architectural stylings.
Doylestown’s castles include Fonthill Castle and Mercer Museum, serving as ornate reminders of the past. Balancing a love of history and art, Doylestown is also home to the James A. Michener Art Museum. Annual events such as the Tile Works Festival, Fonthill Castle Beer Fest, and Doylestown Arts Festival draw the Doylestown community together. Located about 40 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City, Doylestown exudes a small-town atmosphere with convenience to major metropolitan cities.
Explore the City
Doylestown has a small town feel with the great shopping and dining.
In Doylestown, residents show up to compete and have fun at the annual 5K Race.
The Doylestown Country Club hosts values members at their beautiful 18-hole golf course.
Victorian homes stand out among older homes in Doylestown.
Doylestown is known for its walkable streets from residential streets to shopping or dining.
The Mercer Museum is a beautiful sight for visitors who love viewing art in historic Doylestown.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,657
Average: $114,650
Education
4,754
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,122
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Doylestown has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Doylestown, PA is $1,963 for a studio, $2,191 for one bedroom, $2,545 for two bedrooms, and $3,210 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Doylestown has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,191/month
752 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Doylestown, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
Public
Grades K-5
811 Students
Public
Grades K-5
500 Students
Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
Public
Grades K-5
414 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
938 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
839 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
839 Students
Central Bucks High School-West
Public
Grades 9-12
1,504 Students
Central Bucks High School-East
Public
Grades 9-12
1,365 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Henry Schmieder Arboretum
- Peace Valley Nature Center
- Paunacussing Preserve
- Peace Valley Park
- Bulls Island Recreation Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Lehigh Valley International
Top Apartments in Doylestown
Houses for Rent in Doylestown
Property Management Companies in Doylestown, PA
Altman Management Company
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53
Communities
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9,292
Units
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30
Cities
2 Communities in Doylestown
Chelsea Management
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43
Communities
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10,143
Units
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22
Cities
2 Communities in Doylestown
Bozzuto
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386
Communities
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118,848
Units
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157
Cities
1 Community in Doylestown
Berger Communities
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36
Communities
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9,531
Units
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22
Cities
1 Community in Doylestown
Metropolitan Management Corporation
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17
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2,483
Units
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10
Cities
1 Community in Doylestown
The Klein Company
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11
Communities
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2,848
Units
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9
Cities
1 Community in Doylestown
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.