Living in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Drexel Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Drexel Hill has 30,451 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $88,168 (13% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $266,400, the median rent is $1,357/month.
Drexel Hill at a glance
- Population
- 30,451
- Median age
- 36.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $88,168State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $266,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,357/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Drexel Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Drexel Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Drexel Hill the median home value is $266,400, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,357 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,105 a month in housing costs.
Drexel Hill median household income
The median household income in Drexel Hill is $88,168 and the income per person is $46,230. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Drexel Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,703
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.51
Drexel Hill demographics
- Population
- 30,451
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 12,096
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Drexel Hill ›
Education in Drexel Hill
46% of adults 25 and older in Drexel Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Drexel Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 7%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Drexel Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel Hill | 30,451 | $88,168 | $266,400 | $1,357 |
| Upper Darby | 85,486 | $71,481 | $219,100 | $1,328 |
| Clifton Heights | 6,832 | $70,931 | $192,900 | $1,430 |
| Lansdowne | 11,122 | $73,232 | $210,500 | $1,304 |
| Aldan | 4,259 | $74,514 | $234,800 | $1,342 |
| Springfield | 25,038 | $138,205 | $414,900 | $1,459 |
| East Lansdowne | 2,712 | $69,000 | $200,400 | $1,626 |
| Haverford | 50,874 | $131,674 | $466,400 | $1,766 |
| Collingdale | 8,897 | $51,886 | $166,600 | $1,090 |
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What is the median household income in Drexel Hill, PA?
The median household income in Drexel Hill is $88,168, 13% higher 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 Drexel Hill?
The median home value in Drexel Hill is $266,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Drexel Hill?
The median gross rent in Drexel Hill is $1,357 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Drexel Hill, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Drexel Hill?
The median age in Drexel Hill is 36.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Drexel Hill?
The average commute to work in Drexel Hill is 31 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Drexel Hill?
The unemployment rate in Drexel Hill is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Drexel Hill?
46% of adults in Drexel Hill 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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