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Darby.
About
Life in Darby
Darby is a community of 10,664 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $39,863, median rent runs about $1,308 per month, and median home values are around $117,900. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Darby at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
30.0%
Foreign-Born
19.1%
Broadband Internet
84.6%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.1% foreign-born, most often from Liberia
Who lives in Darby: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Darby, the largest foreign-born group is from Liberia (38.7%), and 6.9% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
28.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.2%
of households
Married Couples
16.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Darby
In Darby, rent runs 8% above the PA average, and home values are 54% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
38.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,560
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1949
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Darby and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Delaware County, which includes Darby, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Darby: Delaware County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Delaware County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Darby is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Darby Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area
Commute36.6 min avg
How Darby residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Darby, most residents drive alone to work (52%), and 28% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 145% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Darby runs 145% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
808.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,886.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Darby Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Delaware County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Delaware County, which includes Darby, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Winter Weather | $150,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30.0M |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Delaware County, county-wide
Darby is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Delaware County, which includes Darby, is typically good — 238 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
238
per year
Moderate Days
124
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Delaware County, county-wide
Darby is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Darby has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
77
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.13" |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.96" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.47" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.34" |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.38" |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.29" |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.40" |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.97" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Darby
Darby has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Childrens · ER available · 4 mi away · Philadelphia
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Philadelphia
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Darby
Darby's student/teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Darby (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 13,233 students · in-state tuition $64,212 · 74% graduate · median earnings $92,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Philadelphia
5.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,948 students · in-state tuition $4,692 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,650 students · in-state tuition $71,236 · 97% graduate · median earnings $121,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
5.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,948 students · in-state tuition $55,380 · 78% graduate · median earnings $85,980 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,755 students · in-state tuition $49,450 · 72% graduate · median earnings $78,311 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Darby
Darby has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
6 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
6 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
25 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayPublic Libraries in Darby
Darby Library
1001 Main St, Darby
Cities Near Darby
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Darby FAQ
Is Darby, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Darby's median rent is $1,308/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $39,863/year. Median home value is $117,900.
Is Darby, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Darby's violent crime rate was 808 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1886 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Darby, Pennsylvania?⌄
Delaware County, which includes Darby, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Darby, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Darby is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,308/month and median household income is $39,863/year. The median home value is $117,900. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Darby, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Darby is 37 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from