Yardley, PA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Climate & Geography

The climate in Yardley is classified as humid continental, meaning the area experiences all four seasons with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Residents can expect more rainfall and less snowfall than the national averages, and about 200 sunny days throughout each year.
Situated in the Piedmont Plateau region, the surrounding terrain is mostly plains and low, gently rolling hills. The Delaware River, which also delineates the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, makes up the eastern border of the borough.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Yardley is surrounded by scenic greenspaces, including state parks and forest preserves. Some of the more popular outdoor attractions in the area are Shady Brook Farm, Howell Living History Farm, and Lower Makefield Parks and Recreation. Those who love playing golf will have plenty of courses to choose from, the largest being Makefield Highland Golf Clubs.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in Yardley is higher than the state and national averages. The housing and transportation indexes are significantly higher than the national average. Utility and grocery costs are slightly higher than the national average, while health care is slightly below.

Health Care

Nationally ranked and high performing Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is located only eight miles outside of Elizabethtown in Hershey. This hospital has recognition for the high quality of care in specialties like cancer, cardiology, orthopedics, knee replacement, and lung cancer surgery to name a few. Other nearby hospitals include Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Hospital, WellSpan Philhaven Hospital, UPMC Pinnacle Memorial, and Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital.