A genuine small borough
Its own council and services on a compact grid — not a subdivision inside a township.
The Island Borough
Living in Richlandtown, Bucks County
A compact Upper Bucks borough entirely ringed by Richland Township — its own government, on its own square of streets.
Richlandtown is a small borough completely surrounded by Richland Township, which makes it one of the clearest examples in Bucks County of why the municipal map matters. Drive in and out of it and nothing changes visually; the tax bill, the permits, and the trash contract all do.
It is a walkable, close-set Upper Bucks village a few minutes from Quakertown, with the character of a place that was a crossroads settlement long before the borough boundary was drawn. Buyers come here for an established small-town address at a price point Upper Bucks still makes possible, with Quakertown’s services and the Turnpike interchange close at hand.
Why People Love It
Why Richlandtown is a great place to live
Quakertown minutes away
A full working borough’s worth of groceries, hospital services, dining, and shopping just down the road.
Upper Bucks value
Established village housing at levels well below the River Road corridor for comparable space.
Countryside at the edge
Richland Township’s farmland and Upper Bucks open space start immediately outside the borough line.
Schools
Schools in Richlandtown
Quakertown Community School District
Richlandtown is served by the Quakertown Community School District, which also covers Quakertown Borough, Richland Township, Trumbauersville, Milford Township, and Haycock Township. Students finish at Quakertown Community High School.
- The district draws a wide Upper Bucks footprint into one high school community.
- Richlandtown Elementary has historically anchored the borough’s youngest students.
- Quakertown Community pairs a small-borough address with a full-sized district program.
Emergency Services
Who answers the call in Richlandtown
Police
Set by the borough — Richlandtown sits entirely inside Richland Township, which runs its own department; confirm the current arrangement with the borough office. Coverage arrangements are set by the municipality and can change — confirm for the exact address before you buy.
Fire & EMS
Like nearly all of Bucks County, fire protection here is delivered by volunteer fire companies, with EMS by local squads and hospital-based units — all dispatched through the county 911 center in Ivyland.
Nearest emergency room
St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus (Level IV trauma), minutes away in Richland Township.
Graham's Local Picks
Where I'd send you first in Richlandtown
Hand-picked from the Richlandtown businesses I actually know — not a directory dump, just the short list I give clients.
Village & Dining
Quakertown’s Broad Street
The working downtown that serves the whole Upper Bucks tier.
Parks & Nature
Nockamixon State Park
Lake Nockamixon’s open water and trails, a short drive east.
Outdoors
Upper Bucks back roads
Farmland and creek country immediately outside the borough.
Community & Events
Community life in Richlandtown
Richlandtown’s community runs on borough scale — the fire company, council, and the shared calendar of the Quakertown area. It is small enough that people know each other’s houses, and closely enough tied to Quakertown that most shopping, worship, and school events happen a few minutes outside the borough line.
Borough and fire company traditions
The volunteer company anchors the local calendar.
Quakertown-area events
The neighboring borough hosts the region’s larger gatherings.
Quakertown Community district calendar
School events tie the Upper Bucks communities together.
Living Here
What to expect when you move to Richlandtown
The people & the pace
Expect small-town Upper Bucks: a short walk to your neighbors, a short drive to everything else, and open country a minute past the last street. Richlandtown suits buyers who want an established village address and are happy that the shopping happens in Quakertown.
The homes
The stock is village residential — older frame and brick houses on small lots along the borough grid, with limited later infill. Because the borough is compact and largely built out, inventory is thin. Values generally run below the county’s southern and river markets for comparable space, which is much of the draw.
Getting around
Route 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Northeast Extension at Quakertown carry most commuters — Allentown in roughly 25 minutes, Doylestown in about 30, and Philadelphia in an hour or more depending on route. Quakertown itself is a few minutes away for daily errands.
Questions People Ask
Richlandtown, PA — frequently asked questions
Is Richlandtown part of Richland Township?
No. Richlandtown is an independent borough completely surrounded by Richland Township. They have separate governments, separate tax rates, and separate municipal services, so confirm which one an address sits in before settlement.
What school district is Richlandtown in?
Richlandtown Borough is served by the Quakertown Community School District, along with Quakertown Borough, Richland Township, Trumbauersville, Milford Township, and Haycock Township.
Is Richlandtown, PA a good place to live?
Yes — Richlandtown offers a walkable small-borough address, Quakertown Community schools, Upper Bucks value, and Quakertown’s shops, hospital services, and Turnpike access minutes away.
How far is Richlandtown from Quakertown?
Just a few minutes by car. Quakertown Borough provides most of the area’s daily shopping, dining, and hospital services.
Is Richlandtown rural?
The borough itself is a compact village grid, but Richland Township’s farmland and open space begin immediately outside the borough line, so the setting reads rural within a minute’s drive.
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