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Is Drexel Hill a Good Place to Live? Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Drexel Hill ranks #429 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #82 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Pennsylvania. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (30.9 min, #201 of 208) and high living costs (102.6, #179 of 208).
Drexel Hill by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Drexel Hill's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Drexel Hill: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Drexel Hill safe?
What is the cost of living in Drexel Hill?
Drexel Hill's cost of living index is 102.6, 3% above the US level of 100 and #816 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,357/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $323,604, 11% above the typical Pennsylvania home ($290,401).
| Measure | Drexel Hill | PennsylvaniaPA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 102.6#816 of 1,308 | 97.6 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $323,604#445 of 1,187 | $290,401 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,643/mo#451 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $266,400#441 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,357/mo#594 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 18.5%#288 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Pennsylvania is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Drexel Hill housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Drexel Hill is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro.
Pennsylvania housing market →Is Drexel Hill safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Drexel Hill alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Drexel Hill crime rate or rank it on safety. Pennsylvania as a whole records 227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Drexel Hill?
The median household in Drexel Hill earns $88,168, 6% above the US figure of $83,163 and 14% above Pennsylvania ($77,545). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Drexel Hill | PennsylvaniaPA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $88,168#491 of 1,312 | $77,545 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 7.8%#305 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Pennsylvania is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Drexel Hill?
The median resident of Drexel Hill is 36.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 46% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #331 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Drexel Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 36.2 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 46%#331 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 63.4% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Drexel Hill's schools and health?
Drexel Hill's 7 public schools graduate 84% of students in four years (Pennsylvania 87%), with 15.7 students per teacher and $15,392 spent per pupil. 32.1% of adults are obese and 10.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Drexel Hill | PennsylvaniaPA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 84%#746 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 15.7#584 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $15,392#528 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 32.1%#551 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10.7%#555 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 16.1%#434 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 6.2%#167 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Pennsylvania is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 8,057 students are enrolled in Drexel Hill's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Drexel Hill?
The average commute in Drexel Hill is 30.9 minutes (Pennsylvania 27.1); 7% of workers take transit and 18.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Drexel Hill scores 14.6 of 20 (above average walkable), #72 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.3°F and winters 36.1°F, with 44.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Drexel Hill | PennsylvaniaPA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 30.9 min#1160 of 1,312 | 27.1 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 10.4%#1079 of 1,312 | 8.8% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 65.5% | 68.5% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 18.1% | 13.8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 14.6#72 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Pennsylvania is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41.3 | 26 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 44.3 | 27.5 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 52.8 | 34.3 | 4 |
| Apr | 64.7 | 44.3 | 3.5 |
| May | 74.4 | 54.2 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 83.2 | 63.9 | 4 |
| Jul | 87.8 | 69.6 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 85.8 | 67.9 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 78.9 | 60.9 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 67.2 | 49.2 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 55.9 | 38.8 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 46 | 31.2 | 4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Phila International Airport.
| Measure | Drexel Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 56.3°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 76.3°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 36.1°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 44.1 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Phila International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Drexel Hill?
Delaware County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 65% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Delaware County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, hurricane, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
| Measure | Drexel Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 3#572 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.08%#66 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Delaware County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Delaware County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.0069% | 73% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0042% | 64% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0014% | 39% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0037% | 32% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.054% | 15% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Drexel Hill compare with similar-size cities?
Drexel Hill is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #82 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 30,451.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel Hill, PAPop. 30,451 | #429 | 59.5 | $88,168 | $1,357/mo | no data | 30.9 min |
| Northport, ALPop. 31,218 | #576 | 57.0 | $80,913 | $982/mo | 387 | 21.7 min |
| Hopkinsville, KYPop. 30,906 | #1174 | 45.9 | $49,139 | $902/mo | 300 | 21.3 min |
| Fort Mill, SCPop. 30,775 | #44 | 71.0 | $121,823 | $1,503/mo | 30 | 26.3 min |
| Newark, DEPop. 30,330 | #671 | 55.6 | $76,912 | $1,654/mo | 299 | 19 min |
| Morgantown, WVPop. 30,236 | #831 | 52.8 | $44,727 | $937/mo | 239 | 16.2 min |
| Paragould, ARPop. 30,215 | #1008 | 49.9 | $56,980 | $925/mo | 268 | 20.4 min |
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #138 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 | 24.2 min |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #710 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year | 29 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Drexel Hill compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Drexel Hill ranks #7 of the 20 Pennsylvania cities we track, with a score of 59.5 against Pennsylvania's statewide 56.9. Its households earn 14% above the Pennsylvania median. Homes are 11% above the typical Pennsylvania home.
| City | Rank in PA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park, PAPop. 32,881 | #1 | 72.4 | $107,090 | $1,311/mo | 44 |
| Levittown, PAPop. 50,926 | #2 | 62.1 | $105,071 | $1,556/mo | no data |
| State College, PAPop. 41,050 | #3 | 62.0 | $45,424 | $1,273/mo | 153 |
| Easton, PAPop. 29,739 | #4 | 61.8 | $69,348 | $1,325/mo | 167 |
| Pittsburgh, PAPop. 304,759 | #5 | 60.7 | $65,742 | $1,261/mo | 468 |
| Bethlehem, PAPop. 77,956 | #6 | 60.7 | $68,879 | $1,382/mo | 197 |
| Drexel Hill, PAPop. 30,451 | #7 | 59.5 | $88,168 | $1,357/mo | no data |
| Lancaster, PAPop. 57,719 | #8 | 56.1 | $63,690 | $1,240/mo | 374 |
| Norristown, PAPop. 35,893 | #9 | 55.0 | $66,701 | $1,422/mo | 487 |
| Altoona, PAPop. 43,196 | #10 | 54.6 | $51,250 | $819/mo | 285 |
| Allentown, PAPop. 125,976 | #11 | 53.9 | $55,494 | $1,317/mo | 264 |
| Scranton, PAPop. 76,033 | #12 | 53.3 | $50,739 | $1,048/mo | 327 |
| Erie, PAPop. 93,850 | #13 | 52.5 | $46,113 | $870/mo | 315 |
| York, PAPop. 44,938 | #14 | 50.4 | $48,420 | $1,014/mo | 443 |
| Hazleton, PAPop. 30,111 | #15 | 49.0 | $46,177 | $1,089/mo | 164 |
| Wilkes-Barre, PAPop. 44,423 | #16 | 48.5 | $48,515 | $946/mo | 413 |
| Philadelphia, PAPop. 1,579,706 | #17 | 47.8 | $61,953 | $1,397/mo | 830 |
| Harrisburg, PAPop. 50,287 | #18 | 47.3 | $48,099 | $1,062/mo | 634 |
| Reading, PAPop. 95,242 | #19 | 45.8 | $44,091 | $1,067/mo | 258 |
| Chester, PAPop. 33,619 | #20 | 44.8 | $41,342 | $1,091/mo | 494 |
All 20 Pennsylvania cities we track, by overall score. Pennsylvania statewide: median income $77,545, violent crime 226.8 per 100,000.
How is Drexel Hill's score calculated?
Drexel Hill scores 59.5 out of 100, #429 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Pennsylvania's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Drexel Hill. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
46.2 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Drexel Hill. Similar-size median 52.2.
60.3 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Drexel Hill's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
56.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Drexel Hill's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
68.6 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Drexel Hill. Similar-size median 46.7.
64.2 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Drexel Hill. Similar-size median 47.3.
53.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Drexel Hill's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
71.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
73.9 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Drexel Hill alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Drexel Hill.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Drexel Hill's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Drexel Hill has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Drexel Hill
Is Drexel Hill, PA a good place to live?
Drexel Hill ranks #429 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #82 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Pennsylvania. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (30.9 min, #201 of 208) and high living costs (102.6, #179 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Drexel Hill?
Drexel Hill's cost of living index is 102.6, 3% above the US level of 100 and #816 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,357/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $323,604, 11% above the typical Pennsylvania home ($290,401).
Is Drexel Hill safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Drexel Hill alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Drexel Hill crime rate or rank it on safety. Pennsylvania as a whole records 227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Drexel Hill?
The median household in Drexel Hill earns $88,168, 6% above the US figure of $83,163 and 14% above Pennsylvania ($77,545). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Drexel Hill?
Median rent in Drexel Hill is $1,357/mo (Census), #594 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,643/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Drexel Hill?
The typical home value in Drexel Hill is $323,604, up 2.5% in a year, against $290,401 for Pennsylvania and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $266,400.
How are the public schools in Drexel Hill?
Drexel Hill's 7 public schools graduate 84% of students in four years (Pennsylvania 87%), with 15.7 students per teacher and $15,392 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Drexel Hill?
The average commute is 30.9 minutes, #1160 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 27.1 minutes across Pennsylvania. 10.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Drexel Hill?
Drexel Hill averages 56.3°F over the year, 76.3°F in summer and 36.1°F in winter, with 44.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Drexel Hill walkable?
Drexel Hill scores 14.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #72 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Drexel Hill at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Delaware County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, hurricane, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 96% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Drexel Hill?
Delaware County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 65% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Drexel Hill?
Drexel Hill has 30,451 residents. The median resident of Drexel Hill is 36.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 46% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #331 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Drexel Hill compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Drexel Hill ranks #7 of the 20 Pennsylvania cities we track, with a score of 59.5 against Pennsylvania's statewide 56.9. Its households earn 14% above the Pennsylvania median. Homes are 11% above the typical Pennsylvania home.
What cities are similar in size to Drexel Hill?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Drexel Hill's population of 30,451 are Northport, AL (#576 overall), Hopkinsville, KY (#1174 overall), Fort Mill, SC (#44 overall), Newark, DE (#671 overall), and Morgantown, WV (#831 overall). Drexel Hill is #429.