At a Glance
Median Income
$45,128
$22,232 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $227,579
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
41.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
3,855/100K
4,267/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Darby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darby a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darby residents earn a median household income of $45,128 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,232. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.8% 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 Darby is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,579. Median rent is $1,337/month, with 41.1% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Darby reports 3,855 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 915% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,267/100K. The murder rate is 9.4/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Darby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darby 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
Population10,664
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density12,695/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$45,128
Per Capita$22,232
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$1,337
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$227,579
Housing Units4,077
Rent Burden41.1%
Crime
F
Violent3,855/100K
Property4,267/100K
Murder9.4/100K
Assault2,124/100K
Burglary1,469/100K
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)
Elevation80 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute37 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Darby was founded in 1698.
The median home in Darby was built in 1952.
26.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
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.
20.7% 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.
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