At a Glance
Median Income
$43,691
$20,683 per capita
Home Value
$58,700
Zillow: $55,594
Median Rent
$942/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
21.8% 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
3.1 / 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 $43,691 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,683. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Drexel is $58,700 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $55,594. Median rent is $942/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
13.8% of adults in Drexel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Drexel has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,659
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,691
Per Capita$20,683
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,700
Rent$942
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$55,594
Housing Units598
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation946 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Drexel was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.