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Telford

A borough of 4,829 people in Pennsylvania
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Map of Telford: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land5.1%33 of 641 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves37 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Telford, Montgomery Co, PA B eye view 18941894
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Telford, Montgomery Co, PA B eye view 1894, 1894

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About Telford

Borough in the United States
1719Established
4,928Population
1 sq miArea
423 ftElevation

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.

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Living in Telford

Housing in Telford

$439K▲ 2.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Telford home is worth about $439,000, up 2.1% in a year, 51% above the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Telford

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Safety Grade A-

Telford reports less crime per resident than 80% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade. Pennsylvania has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Telford sits closer to the middle.

Violent crime per 1,000
Telford 0.6
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Telford 3.8
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Telford

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Most working residents leave Telford for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Philadelphia (8%), Franconia (7%) and Hatfield (6%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Philadelphia
8%
Franconia
7%
Hatfield
6%
Lower Salford
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Telford →

Health in Telford

Compared with Pennsylvania

≈Just like Pennsylvania

No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Telford tracks Pennsylvania closely.

Care nearby

St. Luke's Hospital - Grand View CampusSellersville · 2.6 mi · ER
Norristown Regional Health CenterNorristown · 14 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Telford · CMS · HRSAHealth in Telford →

Natural hazards in Telford

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Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 3% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Telford →

Climate in Telford

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Telford has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 24°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
65° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Telford →

Telford’s library

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Indian Valley Public Library100 East Church Ave · part of Indian Valley Public Library
E-books64 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Indian Valley Public Library →
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