Croydon Pennsylvania, 2011
Croydon’s story
Croydon in pictures
Census counts: 9,967 in 1990, 10,014 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 4 maps from 1942 on.
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A town of 9,684.
Population
9,684
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$350K
+1.6% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
43.9
years
Jobs based here
1,983
A commuter town
Is Croydon a good place to live?
14% of residents are 65 or older in Croydon, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 18%. Croydon’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both the Pennsylvania town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest place to walk is Neshaminy State Park, 86 acres with 1.6 miles of trail. We don’t grade Croydon yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Croydon for work
Where Croydon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,983jobs based in Croydon
4%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
The other Croydon
Croydon takes its name from Croydon in London, England, 3,530 miles across the Atlantic.
UKUK editionLondon, EnglandCroydonA London borough of 389,242
Photo: Stephen Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0Croydon takes its name from Croydon, a London borough.
Croydon, PA3,530 miles · Croydon, London
People389,2429,684 here
Typical home£421,000$350,000 here
Listed buildings16814 of them Grade I
TownGradeB−against UK towns#18 of 33 in London
1 more U.S. town is named after Croydon:Croydon, NH876
Named after: each U.S. town’s Wikipedia article. Grades compare each town with towns in its own country, so they aren’t a head-to-head.
Nearby attractions
All 332 attractions →USS New Jersey and 186 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Croydon. Close and well known come first.
Big draw16 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw13 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw17 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw17 mi MuseumEastern State PenitentiarySources: 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 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Croydon: who provides what
Croydon is unincorporated, so Bucks County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa BristolNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBucks CountyBucks County provides services here
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 code1902119021 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 Croydon.
Work & commute
Croydon has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Croydon for work: only 4% work in town. The average trip to work in Croydon is 28 minutes. Jobs based in Croydon grew to 1,983 in 2023, 114 more than in 2013.
4%work in town
| Croydon | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Croydon4%
Philadelphia17%
Bristol Township12%
Bensalem Township10%
Middletown Township5%
10 mi
median commute distance
1,983
jobs based in Croydon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Croydon is valued at about $350K
The typical Croydon home is worth about $350,000, up 1.6% in a year, 22% above the Pennsylvania typical home. 68% of households own their home in Croydon.
$350KZillow home value
| Croydon | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 68% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,312 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Croydon$350K
Pennsylvania$287K
Market temperature
61
days on market
94.3%
sale-to-list price
+1.6%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Croydon has four seasons and pleasant summers
Croydon has chilly winters and warm summers. Croydon’s July high is 87°F.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring42–64°
Summer64–85°
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
Natural hazards
High risk in Croydon, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 140 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Croydon.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
140
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
11.4%conserved
11.4%
conserved · 195 of 1,706 acres
2.8 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Neshaminy State Park | 1.6 mi | 86 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
How healthy Croydon is
Croydon beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 20% of Croydon adults smoke cigarettes.
| Croydon | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better19 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Croydon | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| More smokers | 20.1% | 15.8% |
| More adults in fair or poor health | 23% | 18.7% |
Lower Bucks Hospital
1.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Croydon
17pages on Croydon
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
19 within 15 miles of the center of Croydon
Strayer University-PennsylvaniaUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Trevose4.9 mi$13,920 tuitionRowan College at Burlington CountyCommunity college · Public · Mount Laurel, NJ8.2 mi$6,990 in-state tuitionThomas Edison State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Trenton, NJ11.3 mi$6,838 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Croydon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Croydon
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Croydon is a census-designated place located in Bristol Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 9,950. Croydon is located 68.9 miles (110.9 km) southeast of Allentown and 18.5 miles (29.8 km) northeast of Philadelphia.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- ZIP code
- 19021
Croydon’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Croydon.
Bristol TownshipBensalem TownshipEdgewater Park TownshipCroydon
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bristol Township | #925 | C− | C | C+ | C− | C+ |
| Bensalem Township | #903 | C | C− | C | C | B |
Croydon isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Croydon with a neighbor →
Questions about Croydon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Croydon, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Croydon yet; the figures below are still real.