At a Glance
Median Income
$58,824
$30,394 per capita
Home Value
$204,600
Zillow: $241,497
Median Rent
$625/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
57/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
17.6% smoking rate
How Drexel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Drexel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Drexel a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Drexel residents earn a median household income of $58,824 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,394. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,725 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Drexel is $204,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,497. Median rent is $625/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Drexel reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 57/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Drexel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Drexel has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,862
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,349/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,824
Per Capita$30,394
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,600
Rent$625
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$241,497
Housing Units850
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property57/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Drexel was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.