At a Glance
Median Income
$87,993
$44,914 per capita
Home Value
$239,900
Zillow: $323,604
Median Rent
$1,312/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 7.7% (114% 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 $323,604. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population30,015
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density9,380/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,993
Per Capita$44,914
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,900
Rent$1,312
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$323,604
Housing Units12,655
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.0% 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.