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Living in
Drexel Hill.
Drexel Hill is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Drexel Hill
If you're considering Drexel Hill, know that you're looking at a solidly middle-class suburban area that still feels connected to Philadelphia without being in the thick of it. The median home price hovers around $266,000 and median rent sits at $1,357 monthly, which is reasonable for the region, and the unemployment rate is low at 4.2%. About 45% of residents hold a college degree, suggesting an educated community.
Drexel Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
13.6%
Broadband Internet
96.9%
of households
Population Growth
+7.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.6% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Drexel Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Drexel Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (5.6%), and 4.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.5%
of households
Married Couples
44.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
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 12% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Drexel Hill
In Drexel Hill, rent runs 12% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,786
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1949
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $319,203 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Drexel Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Delaware County, which includes Drexel Hill, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Drexel Hill: Delaware County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Delaware County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Drexel Hill 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
Commute30.9 min avg
How Drexel Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Drexel Hill, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 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 30% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Upper Darby Township Police Department, which covers Drexel Hill, runs 30% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
231
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,211.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Upper Darby Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
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 Drexel Hill, 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
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Delaware County, which includes Drexel Hill, 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
Climate86°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Drexel Hill 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
50.4"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Drexel Hill
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Drexel Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Darby
Main Line Hospital Lankenau
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Wynnewood
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Philadelphia
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Drexel Hill
Drexel Hill's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Drexel Hill (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
6.8 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
4.3 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: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Drexel Hill
Drexel Hill has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
8 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
25 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayCities Near Drexel Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Drexel Hill FAQ
Is Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Drexel Hill's median rent is $1,357/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $88,168/year. Median home value is $266,400.
Is Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Drexel Hill is policed by the Upper Darby Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 231 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3212 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?⌄
Delaware County, which includes Drexel Hill, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Drexel Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,357/month and median household income is $88,168/year. The median home value is $266,400. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Drexel Hill is 31 minutes, which is about 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