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Collingdale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,862 Population 10,186/sq mi density
$49,578 Median Income $25,562 per capita
$146,600 Home Value $200,960 Zillow
$1,082 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,013 Violent Crime/100K 2,936 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$49,578 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $1,082/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,013 violent crimes/100K (167% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Collingdale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,578
34% below
$25,562 per capita
Home Value
$146,600
48% below
Zillow: $200,960
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
7% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,013/100K
167% above
2,936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Collingdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Collingdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
52%
Rent
93%
Poverty
134%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
267%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Collingdale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Collingdale residents earn a median household income of $49,578 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,562. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Collingdale is $146,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,960. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Collingdale reports 1,013 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 167% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,936/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in Collingdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Collingdale has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population8,862
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density10,186/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,578
Per Capita$25,562
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,600
Rent$1,082
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$200,960
Housing Units3,741
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,013/100K
Property2,936/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault717/100K
Burglary603/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation95 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

Collingdale was founded in 1891.
The median home in Collingdale was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.