Darby, PA Community

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Levi Jones

Is Darby worth it salary-wise?

Hey, We have two kids and With a population of 10,664, Darby is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Darby sits at 3,855.2 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where t...

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Eva Clark

Honest thoughts on life in Darby

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 29.8%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 10,664, Darby is a small town. Rent is about $1,337/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with ...

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Levi Jones

Grocery stores in Darby -recommendations?

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $101,900 on average. Household incomes average around $45,128 in Darby. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, which is concerning. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. TIA! The city has invested a lot in...

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Scarlett Williams

What surprised you most about Darby?

We have two kids and With a population of 10,664, Darby is a small town. The median home value here is around $101,900, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned?

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coastal_isaac21

Internet providers in Darby?

We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 11.4%, which is concerning. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks! The suburbs are where most families end up. There's...

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milwaukeechef2021

Best and worst neighborhoods in Darby

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a small town city with about 10,664 people. Thanks for reading.

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Levi Jones

Remote worker thinking about Darby

Random thought, I'm a 38-year-old mechanic and Rent is about $1,337/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 10,664 people. Household incomes average around $45,128 in Darby. You can expect to pay around $1,337 for rent here. Homes are going for about $101,900 on average. Public...

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Levi Jones

Living in Darby -the reality

I'm retired and Household incomes average around $45,128 in Darby. It's a a small town city with about 10,664 people. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, which is concerning. Poverty rate is 29.8%, which is higher than I expected. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but ...

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