Woodlyn, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
10,276 Population 6,153/sq mi density
$71,978 Median Income $41,061 per capita
$227,100 Home Value $298,751 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent 38.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,978 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$227,100 home value, $1,156/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodlyn, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,978
4% below
$41,061 per capita
Home Value
$227,100
19% below
Zillow: $298,751
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
1% below
38.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
11% above
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Woodlyn Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Woodlyn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
81%
Rent
99%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodlyn a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodlyn residents earn a median household income of $71,978 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,061. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 Woodlyn is $227,100 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,751. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 38.7% 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 1956.

Education

37.5% of adults in Woodlyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodlyn 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

Population10,276
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density6,153/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,978
Per Capita$41,061
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$227,100
Rent$1,156
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$298,751
Housing Units4,288
Rent Burden38.7%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation95 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodlyn was built in 1956.
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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.