Andalusia, State Road vicinity (Bensalem Township)
Andalusia’s story
210 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers.
- 1816Andalusia is settled
AndalusiaPA
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Jack Boucher · Public domain
Population
2,251
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$335K
Census ACS
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
41.2
years
Jobs based here
1,315
Balanced
Is Andalusia a good place to live?
Andalusia’s average commute is 36 minutes, above both the Pennsylvania town median (26 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). We don’t grade Andalusia yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Andalusia stand out
Where Andalusia beats most towns.
Nearby attractions
All 300 attractions →USS New Jersey and 189 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Andalusia. Close and well known come first.
Big draw12 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw9 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw13 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw13 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Andalusia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Andalusia, and how to reach them.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa BensalemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBucks County Board of ElectionsBucks County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1902019020 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Andalusia.
Natural hazards
Low risk in Andalusia, with inland flooding at the top
Andalusia’s risk rating from FEMA is 25 of 100. Since 1978, 24 flood insurance claims have been paid out locally. Two thirds of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 11%.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
24
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Andalusia, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The town’s typical July afternoon high is 88°F, against 85°F in Pennsylvania’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring42–64°
Summer65–85°
Fall47–67°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Andalusia has 1.3 jobs for every working resident, and 1,289 people commute in
The median commute is under 11 miles. In Andalusia, 2.6% of working residents work locally. The top destinations are Philadelphia (22%), Bensalem Township (15%) and Bristol Township (6%). The town’s median household income stands at $65,000.
3%work in town
| Andalusia | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Andalusia3%
Philadelphia22%
Bensalem Township15%
Bristol Township6%
Middletown Township4%
11 mi
median commute distance
1,315
jobs based in Andalusia
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Andalusia
14pages on Andalusia
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
33 within 15 miles of the center of Andalusia
Holy Family UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Philadelphia0.9 mi$35,330 tuitionRowan College at Burlington CountyCommunity college · Public · Mount Laurel, NJ7.8 mi$6,990 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State AbingtonUniversity or college · Public · Abington8.1 mi$15,268 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Andalusia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Andalusia
Historic neighborhood in Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Andalusia is a historic neighborhood and unincorporated community in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It borders Philadelphia along the Poquessing Creek. The area is the southernmost part of the township and of the county. Its boundaries are Woodhaven Road (Pennsylvania Route 63) to the northeast, the Delaware River to the east and south, and Poquessing Creek to the north and west. Interstate 95 - Delaware Expressway runs through its southeastern section near the Delaware River. The neighborhood takes its name from Andalusia, the estate of Philadelphia financier Nicholas Biddle (1786–1844), now preserved as a National Historic Landmark. In 1922, the unincorporated village was…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
Andalusia’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Andalusia.
Bensalem TownshipPhiladelphiaCornwells HeightsAndalusia
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bensalem Township | #903 | C | C− | C | C | B |
| Philadelphia | #1011 | D | B− | D− | D | C |
| Cornwells Heights | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Andalusia and Cornwells Heights aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Andalusia with a neighbor →
Questions about Andalusia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Andalusia, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Andalusia yet; the figures below are still real.