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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Josiah Cooper

Cost of living reality check -Drexel Hill

First post here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Drexel Hill sits at 870.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,312/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,015 people. I'd say it's better for families than young s...

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Austin Wood

Raising a family in Drexel Hill -thoughts?

Random thought, Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Weston Reed

Rent in Drexel Hill getting crazy

First post here. I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots?

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Weston Reed

Planning a move to Drexel Hill -neighborhoods?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 30,015, Drexel Hill is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes...

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Austin Wood

How are the schools in Drexel Hill?

So, I'm originally from Pittsburgh and You can expect to pay around $1,312 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,015 people. Median household income is $87,993, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is dec...

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Weston Reed

Unpopular opinion about Drexel Hill

Thoughts? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Kinsley Kim

Remote worker thinking about Drexel Hill

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $239,900 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor...

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Logan

Starting a business in Drexel Hill?

Alright, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $239,900 on average. Rent is about $1,312/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work ...

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aurora_guy

Life in Drexel Hill as a young professional

First post here. I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,015 people. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 30,015, Drexel Hill is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...

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Melanie

Job hunting in Drexel Hill -tips?

OK so We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $239,900 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs?

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Luke L.

Thinking about relocating to Drexel Hill from San Diego

Hi all, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,015 people. You can expect to pay around $1,312 for rent here. Household incomes average around $87,993 in Drexel Hill. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. ...

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Brielle White

Rent vs buy in Drexel Hill -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, Rent is about $1,312/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,312 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech ...

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Melanie

What's it really like living in Drexel Hill?

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Drexel Hill sits at 870.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $239,900 on average. With a population of 30,015, Drexel Hill is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtow...

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Aiden S.

Couple moving to Drexel Hill from out of state

Hello, I'm single, late 30s, and Median household income is $87,993, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Gabriella King

Cost of living reality check -Drexel Hill

I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $87,993 in Drexel Hill. Rent is about $1,312/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-o...

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Luke L.

Working remotely from Drexel Hill

We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,015 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Drexel Hill sits at 870.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $87,993 in Drexel Hill. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Th...

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