At a Glance
Median Income
$87,993
$44,914 per capita
Home Value
$239,900
Zillow: $309,540
Median Rent
$1,312/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
870/100K
2,145/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Drexel Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Drexel Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Drexel Hill a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Drexel Hill residents earn a median household income of $87,993 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,914. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 Drexel Hill is $239,900 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,540. Median rent is $1,312/month, with 28.5% 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
Drexel Hill reports 870 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,145/100K.
Education
45.3% of adults in Drexel Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Drexel Hill 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
Population30,015
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density9,380/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,993
Per Capita$44,914
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,900
Rent$1,312
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$309,540
Housing Units12,655
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent870/100K
Property2,145/100K
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)
Elevation220 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Drexel Hill was built in 1948.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% 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.