Telford 1894, 1894
Telford’s story
307 years in pictures
Census counts: 125 in 1890, 4,928 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1891 and 7 maps from 1888 on.
- 1719Telford is settled
TelfordPA
A town of 4,978, settled in 1719.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
4,978
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$437K
+2.1% in a year
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
41.4
years
Jobs based here
1,349
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#241 of 1032 in PA
What should you know before moving to Telford?
Telford's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades A, 241st among Pennsylvania's 1032 graded towns. Its schools rank ahead of 82% of Pennsylvania towns and the median household earns $91K. Telford is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 86% of U.S. towns. 62% of households own their home in Telford, against 78% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
What makes Telford stand out
Where Telford beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
3.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Telford0.6
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
74% less violent crime than PA
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
How Telford grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Telford is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 3% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.7 of 20; 6.4% of households have no carAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →SafetyA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →HealthSt. Luke's Hospital - Grand View Campus 2.6 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5% conserved landB−Open →HistoryB+Open →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.4; 25% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 279 attractions →USS New Jersey and 191 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Telford. Close and well known come first.
Big draw29 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw20 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw26 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw28 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw31 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 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Telford: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Telford, and how to reach them.
WaterTelford Borough 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, 4 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 hereMontgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP code1896918969 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 Telford.
Telford is safe by national standards but not by Pennsylvania’s; it also scores below West Rockhill Township and its other neighbors on health.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Telford
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 97% of U.S. communities.
3risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C
Telford’s typical home value is about $437K
The typical Telford home is worth about $437,000, up 2.1% in a year, 52% above the Pennsylvania typical home. The median rent in Telford is $1,312 a month.
$437KZillow home value
Typical home value
Telford$437K
Pennsylvania$287K
+2.1%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyA−
Telford is safer than 78% of U.S. towns, by crime per resident
At 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 59% of Pennsylvania’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Telford’s property crime rate is 3.8 per 1,000 residents.
78%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Telford | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.8 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Telford0.6
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Telford3.8
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
78th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
59th
percentile among PA towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
19
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Telford has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Telford for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Telford has added 125 jobs, to 1,349 in 2023. The top destinations are Philadelphia (8%), Franconia Township (7%) and Hatfield Township (6%).
3%work in town
| Telford | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Telford3%
Philadelphia8%
Franconia Township7%
Hatfield Township6%
Lower Salford Township4%
11 mi
median commute distance
1,349
jobs based in Telford
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Telford, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Telford has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 21° and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
5.1%conserved
5.1%
conserved · 33 of 641 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Telford Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Jacob & Mary Stover Park | — | 6 |
| 3. Franconia Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Residents of Telford are less healthy than 50% of U.S. towns
All 4 graded neighbors score healthier than its B−, from West Rockhill Township (A−) to Franconia Township (A). Against the 9,840 U.S. towns with household incomes like Telford’s, it is less healthy than 65%, so it trails even them.
33% of adults have obesity in Telford.
50%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Telford | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better20 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Telford | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 7.7% |
St. Luke's Hospital - Grand View Campus
2.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
40th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Telford
19pages on Telford
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 82% of PA districtsSafetyA−0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than PA on 0 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC$437K typical home · up 2.1% in a yearWork & commuteA−$91K median household income · 1,349 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 3% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Telford
Delaware Valley UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Doylestown9.1 mi$44,850 tuitionGwynedd Mercy UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gwynedd Valley10 mi$40,122 tuitionMontgomery County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Blue Bell10.7 mi$6,690 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Telford residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Telford for work
Where Telford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,349jobs based in Telford
3%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Telford
Borough in the United States
Telford is a borough in Bucks and Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, Telford had a population of 4,928.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1719
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 423 ft
- ZIP code
- 18969
Telford’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Telford.
West Rockhill TownshipFranconia TownshipHilltown TownshipSoudertonTelford
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | #241 | A | C | A− | A− | B− |
| West Rockhill Township | #451 | B+ | D | — | B+ | A− |
| Franconia Township | #98 | A+ | D | A | A− | A |
| Hilltown Township | #229 | A | C− | A− | B+ | A |
| Souderton | #144 | A | C | B+ | A− | A− |
West Rockhill Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Telford with a neighbor →
Questions about Telford
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Telford, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Telford grades A overall, better than 87% of U.S. towns and #241 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades B− for health, A− for safety and A− for schools.
Is Telford, PA expensive?
That is 4.8 years of the area's median household income ($91,289 across the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.