At a Glance
Median Income
$49,578
$25,562 per capita
Home Value
$146,600
Zillow: $202,741
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
1,759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Collingdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 10.9% (203% 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 $202,741. 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 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,759/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,862
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density10,186/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,578
Per Capita$25,562
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,600
Rent$1,082
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$202,741
Housing Units3,741
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property1,759/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
15.8% 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.