Hatfield, Pa., is located 33 miles north of Philadelphia in a scenic suburban environment. As a pedestrian-friendly town, Hatfield has abundant natural resources that allow residents to enjoy a high quality of life without having to pay the high living expenses of the area's larger cities. Approximately 3,000 people live here, allowing Hatfield to maintain a close-knit community that is ideal for raising a family. Search for Hatfield apartments for rent, and find a comfortable home in the Northeast.
Hatfield was founded in 1742 and named to honor a Welsh village in Hertfordshire, England. The town's railroad station marked the center of the local business community when the Pennsylvania Railroad Company built a track through Hatfield's open farmland in the 1850s. Today, Hatfield is a friendly residential community with suburban appeal. Like many of the other towns in the area, Hatfield allows residents to live a very quiet lifestyle. While many commute to work in Philadelphia and other surrounding cities, Hatfield fosters a charm that is hard to find in most other places throughout the region. Residents can live in Hatfield apartments to take advantage of the city's affordable living conditions, as Hatfield's cost of living index is only slightly above with the national average.
Hatfield is home to Lehigh Valley Paintball, the premiere paintball venue in southern Pennsylvania. With both indoor and outdoor playing fields, LVP provides paintball fun for people of all skill levels. Hatfield residents come together throughout the year to celebrate the community. Local favorite events include the Artisan and Heritage Fair, Hatfield's Hat Trick Race Series, Hatfield's Community Earth Day, MusicFest Outdoor Summer Concerts, Rocktoberfest and the Hatfield Township Golf Outing.
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