Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Drexel Hill is a mid-size city in Pennsylvania with a population of 30,015. Residents earn $87,993 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Drexel Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Drexel Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Drexel Hill is $87,993, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Drexel Hill is $239,900, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,312 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Drexel Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 86.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,993 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,914 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,369 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,424 |
| County GDP | $42,608M |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Healthcare | 1,893 |
| Retail | 1,549 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.21% |
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $239,900 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $309,540 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $196 |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 10.9% |
| Inventory | 55 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,312 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,632 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,088 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.21% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9495°N, 75.3039°W |
| County FIPS | 42045 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.3% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 9,380/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,893 |
| Restaurants | 1,170 |
| Retail Stores | 1,549 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |