Living in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodlyn · Census data 2020–2024
Woodlyn has 9,736 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $79,696 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $230,400, the median rent is $1,196/month.
Woodlyn at a glance
- Population
- 9,736
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,696State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $230,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,196/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Woodlyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Woodlyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodlyn the median home value is $230,400, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,032 a month in housing costs.
Woodlyn median household income
The median household income in Woodlyn is $79,696 and the income per person is $38,922. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Woodlyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,950
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.54
Woodlyn demographics
- Population
- 9,736
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 3,821
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodlyn ›
Education in Woodlyn
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Woodlyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodlyn
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Woodlyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlyn | 9,736 | $79,696 | $230,400 | $1,196 |
| Ridley Park | 7,261 | $93,594 | $281,700 | $1,350 |
| Ridley | 30,923 | $92,835 | $265,200 | $1,298 |
| Folsom | 8,671 | $113,064 | $280,100 | $1,540 |
| Eddystone | 2,562 | $51,953 | $127,200 | $1,329 |
| Swarthmore | 6,550 | $152,361 | $633,800 | $1,532 |
| Rutledge | 935 | $135,313 | $396,800 | $1,679 |
| Nether Providence | 14,426 | $150,950 | $458,600 | $2,158 |
| Parkside | 2,321 | $93,929 | $212,600 | $1,158 |
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What is the median household income in Woodlyn, PA?
The median household income in Woodlyn is $79,696, about the same as 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 Woodlyn?
The median home value in Woodlyn is $230,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Woodlyn?
The median gross rent in Woodlyn is $1,196 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Woodlyn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Woodlyn?
The median age in Woodlyn is 38.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Woodlyn?
The average commute to work in Woodlyn is 25 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodlyn?
The unemployment rate in Woodlyn is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodlyn?
29.7% of adults in Woodlyn 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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