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Living in
Woodlyn.
Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn
Woodlyn is a community of 10,276 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $79,696, median rent runs about $1,196 per month, and median home values are around $230,400. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Woodlyn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
+12.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Woodlyn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodlyn, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (24.7%), and 3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
43.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 about average for PA
Rent, home values, and income in Woodlyn
In Woodlyn, home values are 9% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
67.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,718
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $295,011 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Woodlyn and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Delaware County, which includes Woodlyn, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Woodlyn: Delaware County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Delaware County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Woodlyn is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Woodlyn 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
Commute25.4 min avg
How Woodlyn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodlyn, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 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 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Ridley Township Police Department, which covers Woodlyn, runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
54.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,397.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Ridley 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 Woodlyn, 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
Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn, 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
Woodlyn is about 2% of Delaware County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woodlyn has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.7"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
64
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
102
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 27°F | 3.15" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.22" |
| Mar | 53°F | 35°F | 3.93" |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.48" |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 3.16" |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 3.31" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.81" |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.36" |
| Oct | 68°F | 50°F | 3.69" |
| Nov | 57°F | 40°F | 2.61" |
| Dec | 48°F | 32°F | 3.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodlyn
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Woodlyn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Upland
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Darby
Riddle Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Media
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodlyn
Woodlyn's student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woodlyn (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
14.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 14,164 students · in-state tuition $11,464 · 73% graduate · median earnings $66,629 (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
11 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
9.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,948 students · in-state tuition $55,380 · 78% graduate · median earnings $85,980 (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, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodlyn
Woodlyn has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
11 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
30 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayCities Near Woodlyn
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Woodlyn FAQ
Is Woodlyn, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Woodlyn's median rent is $1,196/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $79,696/year. Median home value is $230,400.
Is Woodlyn, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Woodlyn is policed by the Ridley Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 55 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1398 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania?⌄
Delaware County, which includes Woodlyn, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Woodlyn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,196/month and median household income is $79,696/year. The median home value is $230,400. About 67% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Woodlyn is 25 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