Living in Darby, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darby · Census data 2020–2024
Darby has 10,687 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $39,863 (49% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $117,900, the median rent is $1,308/month.
Darby at a glance
- Population
- 10,687
- Median age
- 34.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $39,863State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $117,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,308/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 49.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Darby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 30%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Darby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darby the median home value is $117,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,308 per month, which is 41.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,482 a month in housing costs.
Darby median household income
The median household income in Darby is $39,863 and the income per person is $21,888. 30% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Darby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,545
- Owner-occupied
- 49.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.1%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.58
Darby demographics
- Population
- 10,687
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 3,992
- Foreign-born
- 19.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darby ›
Education in Darby
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Darby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darby
- Unemployment rate
- 18.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 24.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Darby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darby | 10,687 | $39,863 | $117,900 | $1,308 |
| Colwyn | 2,325 | $46,935 | $128,100 | $1,277 |
| Yeadon | 12,181 | $49,759 | $182,800 | $1,213 |
| Collingdale | 8,897 | $51,886 | $166,600 | $1,090 |
| Sharon Hill | 6,002 | $75,130 | $173,300 | $1,552 |
| Aldan | 4,259 | $74,514 | $234,800 | $1,342 |
| Lansdowne | 11,122 | $73,232 | $210,500 | $1,304 |
| East Lansdowne | 2,712 | $69,000 | $200,400 | $1,626 |
| Clifton Heights | 6,832 | $70,931 | $192,900 | $1,430 |
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What is the median household income in Darby, PA?
The median household income in Darby is $39,863, 49% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Darby?
The median home value in Darby is $117,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Darby?
The median gross rent in Darby is $1,308 per month, about 41.5% of household income.
Is Darby, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 30%.
What is the median age in Darby?
The median age in Darby is 34.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Darby?
The average commute to work in Darby is 37 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darby?
The unemployment rate in Darby is 18.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darby?
15.5% of adults in Darby have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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