Hatfield 55+ Retirement Communities

Hatfield is a small borough in eastern Pennsylvania, it is equidistant from Philadelphia to the south and Allentown to the north. Hatfield has a population of just 3,500 people making it an idea place for those looking for a small town in which to retire. Senior living communities in Hatfield provide a number of luxury amenities that will appeal to active adults including community provided landscaping and snow removal, in-home amenities, natural areas and parks for walking or biking.

Climate

The Hatfield area sees about 11 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of July. Average winter temperatures range from 24° to 36° and snow accumulations average 4 inches. Summer in Hatfield is hot with summer temperatures averaging between 67° and 85° with 74% humidity.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Hatfield area, including:

Historical sites and museums

• • Morgan Log House
  • Heckler Plains Farmstead

Outdoor activities

• • Green Ribbon Trail
  • Banbury-Mopac Trail

Other activities

• • Hatfield Aquatic Center
  • Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars

Cost of Living & Taxes

Pennsylvania is tax-friendly toward retirees as they do not tax retirement income including pensions, social security, 401Ks, or IRAs. For those still working, the income tax rate is a flat 3.07 percent. Property taxes in Pennsylvania are higher than the national average but do vary by county. Seniors 65+ are eligible to a rebate on property taxes if they meet income requirements. The sales tax in Pennsylvania is 6% with a 1% local tax for purchases in Allegheny County and a 2% added tax for purchases in Philadelphia.

Hatfield’s cost of living is 18% higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs. Property taxes in Hatfield average 1.56% of a property’s assessed fair market value.

Health Care

The closest hospitals to Hatfield are:

Jefferson Health Lansdale is a 140 bed hospital which has been recognized as an Age Friendly Care hospital and is rated as high performing by U.S. News & World Reports in joint replacements and COPD care.

Grandview Health Sellersville is a 169 bed Level II trauma center and has received awards in multiple health care specialties including stroke care, geriatric emergency medicine, cardiovascular care, and cancer care.

Doylestown Health is a 271 bed hospital that is ranked as one of the best hospitals in Pennsylvania and has received awards in patient safety, and cardiac care.