Bensalem
RANK #820 / 996 NAT · #40 / 44 PA · POP 645,163
1YR FORECAST: +0.3%
5YR OUTLOOK: +15%
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.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| 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 |
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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.
The data is not encouraging — Bucks County scores just 17/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #820 of 996 counties. Job growth at +2.0% and median household income of $107,826 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Bucks County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $395,800 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.27, with rents averaging $1,461/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Employers in Bucks County are hiring — job growth of +2.0% — but the population is close to flat (+0.2% YoY). Home values moved +3.3% over the past year. Labor demand is outpacing local population growth, which tends to tighten wages and housing.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.35% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Bucks County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.