Living in Yardley, PA

As of Q1 2026, median home prices in the Yardley area (Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township) range from approximately $450,000 to $600,000. The Delaware River location, Pennsbury School District access, and proximity to I-295 create consistent demand from Philadelphia-area buyers and New York metro commuters using the Trenton rail connection.

Source: Bucks County MLS data, Q1 2026

Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township are primarily served by the Pennsbury School District, ranked in the top 10% of Pennsylvania school districts. The district has a 97% graduation rate and serves roughly 10,000 students across multiple elementary, middle, and two high schools (Pennsbury High School — East and West campuses). It is one of the most competitive academic environments in lower Bucks County.

Yardley is consistently rated among the most family-friendly communities in lower Bucks County. The Pennsbury School District is top 10% in PA. The Delaware Canal State Park towpath provides 60+ miles of recreational trails. The Yardley Borough historic district offers a walkable main street with restaurants and shops. Afton Lake and the canal corridor provide outdoor access uncommon in a suburban setting.

Yardley has no direct SEPTA rail service. By car via I-295 south to I-95, the drive to Center City Philadelphia is approximately 35–50 minutes in off-peak traffic. For New York City commuters, Trenton is roughly 15 minutes north by car, offering NJ Transit rail to Penn Station in approximately 60–70 minutes. Bus connections to Trenton Transit Center also serve the area.

The Yardley market includes 18th and 19th-century stone and frame homes in the historic borough core, 1970s–1990s colonials and contemporaries throughout Lower Makefield Township, and newer planned communities along the Route 332 corridor. Some properties offer Delaware Canal or river views at premium price points. Price range: approximately $350,000 for older townhomes to $900,000+ for premium newer construction on larger lots.

Bucks County implemented an approximately 8% property tax increase in 2026. On a $525,000 median home in the Yardley area, estimated annual property taxes are approximately $6,500–$8,500, reflecting the Pennsbury School District millage, Lower Makefield Township municipal rate, and Bucks County rate. Contact us for current 2026 Lower Makefield Township and Pennsbury SD millage rates.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, Bucks County 2026 tax increase report

As of Q1 2026, Yardley is a seller's market. Median days on market is approximately 18 days, with well-priced homes in the Pennsbury School District generating multiple offers within the first week of listing. Inventory is consistently tight in the $400,000–$600,000 range, which represents the core buyer demand bracket in this area.

The historic Yardley Borough core along Main and Canal Streets is sought-after for walkability and character. In Lower Makefield Township, Makefield Highlands, Tanglewood, and the communities along Stony Hill Road attract buyers seeking newer construction with larger lots. Properties along River Road with Delaware Canal frontage command significant premiums.

Yardley combines a genuinely preserved historic borough core (one of the most intact in lower Bucks County) with the Pennsbury School District and Delaware River and canal recreational access — a combination not matched by neighboring Langhorne or Bensalem. The towpath trail, historic Main Street, and direct bridge access to New Jersey also make Yardley more attractive to NYC-area buyers than towns farther from the river.

Yardley Borough is approximately 60 miles from Midtown Manhattan. By car via I-95 north, the drive is roughly 75–90 minutes in off-peak traffic. Most NYC-area commuters drive to Trenton (15 minutes) and take NJ Transit rail, resulting in a total commute of approximately 80–100 minutes to Penn Station in off-peak hours.