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Census counts: 1,520 in 1930, 5,819 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers and 7 maps from 1888 on.
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East Rockhill TownshipPA
This town in Pennsylvania has a population of 5,908.
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Photo: Alpacahearder · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
5,908
2025 Census estimate · +1.5% since 2020
Median home value
$485K
Census ACS
Household income
$134K
median
Median age
44.1
years
Jobs based here
800
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#359 of 1032 in PA
Is East Rockhill Township a good place to live?
A solid town with one catch. Its strongest subject is health: it is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. With an A− overall, East Rockhill Township sits 359th of 1032 in Pennsylvania. That leaves it better than 78% of U.S. towns. Incomes are a strength too — the median household earns $134K. The drawback is walkability. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 87% of U.S. towns. Homes run about $485K for a typical one, 5.3 times the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income.
Figures: health, CDC PLACES · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · home values, Zillow.
What makes East Rockhill Township stand out
Where East Rockhill Township beats most towns.
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
9 better17 too close to call0 worse
| Widest gap | East Rockhill Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.6% | 14.5% |
HealthA−
Beats PA on 9 of 26 CDC measures, trails it on none
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Pennridge SD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Deibler El Sch | K–5 | 329 |
| Pennridge North MS | 6–8 | 510 |
| Pennridge HS | 9–12 | 2,125 |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave East Rockhill Township for work
Where East Rockhill Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
800jobs based in East Rockhill Township
3%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How East Rockhill Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far East Rockhill Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.9 of 20; 1.3% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Jobs & incomeIncomes and work are among the strongest comparedA−Open →HealthSt. Luke's Hospital - Grand View Campus 3.7 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsBetter than most of the towns comparedB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Cost of livingAbout average among the towns comparedB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 21% conserved landAOpen →HistoryLess recorded history than most townsCOpen →Civic life3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 284 attractions →USS New Jersey and 195 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around East Rockhill Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw34 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw24 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw33 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw31 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
The full setup list →Moving to East Rockhill Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in East Rockhill Township, and how to reach them.
WaterPerkasie Regional AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offPerkasie Recycling Drop Off Center, 2 miOpenStreetMap
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 codes18944, 18960, 1895118944 58% · 18960 30% · 18951 11%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 East Rockhill Township.
East Rockhill Township has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania, sends most of its workers to Philadelphia and beyond and has household incomes well above the Pennsylvania norm.
HealthA−
East Rockhill Township earns an A− for health
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 8.6% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide. Against the 4,099 U.S. towns with household incomes like East Rockhill Township’s, it is less healthy than 50%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
In East Rockhill Township, 5.4% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 7% and U.S. towns at 8.1%. East Rockhill Township: 19% of adults binge drink.
84%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| East Rockhill Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
9 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | East Rockhill Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.6% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3% | 3.7% |
St. Luke's Hospital - Grand View Campus
3.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
83rd
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
East Rockhill Township’s public schools outperform 72% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Pennridge SD. Below: Two of its 3 schools, each with why it was picked. The largest public high school is Pennridge HS, with 2,125 students.
72%of PA districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennridge North MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 510 | B |
| Pennridge HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,125 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most people working in East Rockhill Township commute elsewhere
East Rockhill Township has 800 jobs for its 2,954 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 37.7 minutes, against 26.3 across Pennsylvania.
For working residents in East Rockhill Township, the share who work locally is 3%. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs here rose by 180, to 800. The town’s average commute stands at 38 minutes, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are Philadelphia (6%), Perkasie (5%) and West Rockhill Township (4%).
3%work in town
| East Rockhill Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 38 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $134,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 16% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In East Rockhill Township3%
Philadelphia6%
Perkasie5%
West Rockhill Township4%
Doylestown Township4%
13 mi
median commute distance
800
jobs based in East Rockhill Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 13% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsA
21.4% of East Rockhill Township is conserved land
Nockamixon State Park, at 473 acres with 2.6 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Across 6 parks and preserves: 4.6 miles of trail. In East Rockhill Township, the trail network density is 0.4 miles per square mile.
#520for trails in PA
21.4%
conserved · 1,784 of 8,329 acres
4.6 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nockamixon State Park | 2.6 mi | 473 |
| 2. Markey Park | 1.2 mi | 56 |
| 3. State Game Lands Number 139 | — | 136 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in East Rockhill Township, with inland flooding at the top
On expected storm and flood damage, East Rockhill Township sits below 68% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in East Rockhill Township break down as 76% from inland flooding and 5% from tornadoes. 7 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 1989.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 1989
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is East Rockhill Township’s year
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 21°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–41°
Spring39–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Pennsylvania overall
The median household earns $134,492, against $77,971 across Pennsylvania, one input to its A− for jobs and income.
A bachelor’s degree or higher: 41% of adults 25 and older, vs 35% across Pennsylvania. Adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 17% of residents (21% statewide). For East Rockhill Township, the age of the median resident is 44.1 years.
44.1median age · PA 40.9
| East Rockhill Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 21% | 18% |
East Rockhill TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school25%
Some college22%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| East Rockhill Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.8% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.2% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.6% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.1% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.5% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.4% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Keep exploring
Everything we know about East Rockhill Township
18pages on East Rockhill Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of East Rockhill Township
DeSales UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Center Valley10.1 mi$46,800 tuitionDelaware Valley UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Doylestown10.3 mi$44,850 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh ValleyUniversity or college · Public · Center Valley12 mi$15,208 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 East Rockhill Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About East Rockhill Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
East Rockhill Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,706 at the 2010 Census. East Rockhill is part of Pennridge School District.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 13 sq mi
- Elevation
- 446 ft
East Rockhill Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with East Rockhill Township.
Haycock TownshipPerkasieRichland TownshipWest Rockhill TownshipBedminster TownshipHilltown TownshipEast Rockhill Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rockhill Township | #359 | A− | B− | — | B+ | A− |
| Haycock Township | — | — | D | — | B | B+ |
| Perkasie | #320 | A− | C | B+ | B+ | A− |
| Richland Township | #708 | B− | C− | B | B | B+ |
| West Rockhill Township | #451 | B+ | D | — | B+ | A− |
| Bedminster Township | #222 | A | D | A | B+ | A |
| Hilltown Township | #229 | A | C− | A− | B+ | A |
Haycock Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. East Rockhill Township, Haycock Township and West Rockhill Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare East Rockhill Township with a neighbor →
Questions about East Rockhill Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is East Rockhill Township, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. East Rockhill Township grades A− overall, better than 78% of U.S. towns and #359 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A− for health and B+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is East Rockhill Township, PA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.