RANK #372 / 996 · POP 645,163 · PA
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.3%
Doylestown, the county seat, offers a blend of historic charm and cultural attractions, including Fonthill Castle and the Mercer Museum. Bucks County, located in southeastern Pennsylvania, borders Philadelphia to the southwest and the Delaware River to the east, separating it from New Jersey. Commute options include SEPTA regional rail lines and bus routes connecting to Philadelphia and Trenton, NJ. The county features rolling hills, farmlands, and numerous parks, providing opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and boating.
Bucks County offers a quality of life that attracts families and retirees, with highly-rated public schools across its 13 districts. The economy sees investment in sectors such as data centers, energy, and industrial/logistics, with local companies contributing to regional growth. Residents benefit from a range of amenities, including parks, restaurants, and shops, contributing to a suburban lifestyle with access to larger metropolitan areas.
Above national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.7x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Center Campus (Falls Township)
Amazon
|
$20,000M | Under Construction |
|
Fairless Energy Center (Natural Gas Power Plant)
Edgewater Generation, LLC (formerly Vistra)
|
$1,320M | Operating |
|
Keystone Trade Center (Digital Infrastructure Campus)
NorthPoint Development
|
$500M | Under Construction |
|
Farm's Edge at Shady Brook (Age-Qualified Community)
Unknown
|
$50M | Proposed |
|
Woods Meadowbrook Apartment Building
Woods Services Campus
|
$50M | Planned |
|
Community Solar Portfolio (Multiple Projects)
Various (e.g., Consolidated Edison Development Inc., Public Service Elec & Gas Co)
|
$50M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Bucks County has a Boom Town Index score of 63/100, ranking #372 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.0% and a median household income of $107,826, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Bucks County is $395,800 with median rent at $1,461/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2724, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.0%. Home values changed +3.3% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.35% of Bucks County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.