


City Guide
Doylestown, PA
Overview
Home to around 8,000 residents, Doylestown, PA, is famous for its many historical sites and museums. Living in Doylestown means you'll have easy access to the city's rich history, a close-knit community, and a thriving food scene. A fun fact about the city is that Fonthill Castle was home to the archaeologist, anthropologist, and ceramist Henry Chapman Mercer. He built the castle as his home and showplace for his extraordinary collection of tiles and prints. Additionally, Oscar Hammerstein wrote, "Oh, and What a Beautiful Mornin" at his home in this town.
What’s it like to live in Doylestown, PA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Doylestown, PA you'll find that the median sale price is
$495,000
and homes stay on the market for 21 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Doylestown are $640,000
and $885,000
, respectively. Doylestown area townhouses have a median sale price of $477,500
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Doylestown, PAExplore our Doylestown housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Doylestown home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Doylestown rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Doylestown rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Doylestown, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular homes for sale in Doylestown
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See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsDoylestown Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '25 - Mar '25, 25% of Doylestown homebuyers searched to move out of Doylestown, while 75% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 2% of homebuyers searched to move into Doylestown from outside metros.
- New York homebuyers searched to move into Doylestown more than any other metro followed by Los Angeles and Washington.
Where are people moving to Doylestown from?
- 75% of Doylestown homebuyers searched to stay within the Doylestown metropolitan area.
Where are people from Doylestown moving to?
Number of People Moving to Doylestown
least
most
People are moving to Doylestown from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
1 | 4,592 | ||
2 | 906 | ||
3 | 629 | ||
4 | 187 | ||
5 | 74 | ||
6 | 50 | ||
7 | 36 | ||
8 | 8 | ||
9 | 7 | ||
10 | 6 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Doylestown, PA ?
There are many great activities to do in Doylestown, PA from enjoying local art, dining at some of the top restaurants in town, or spending time at a park. Home to many museums, make sure to check out Mercer Museum, Michener Art Museum, and Doylestown Historical Society. Bucks County School of the Performing Arts and Town & Country Players are just a handful of performing arts venues that contribute to the city's unique arts and culture. There are a lot of parks and green spaces within Doylestown, including Doylestown Township Central Park, George M. Bush Park, Burpee Park. There are a variety of diverse eateries and restaurants that appeal to every palette in the city. Don't miss out on local favorites like Ooka Japanese Restaurant, Quinoa Peruvian & Mexican Restaurant, and HONEY Restaurant.
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What's the best way to get around Doylestown, PA ?
Doylestown Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Doylestown has 2 heavy rail stations; Septa Doylestown Station, SEPTA New Britain Station. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 6 car rental locations.
Airports
Doylestown has 1 airport which allows you to easily travel.