What are the schools like in Drexel Hill, PA?

Drexel Hill is served primarily by Upper Darby SD. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Drexel Hill?

The median household income in Drexel Hill, PA is $82,777 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

What is the weather like in Drexel Hill, PA?

Drexel Hill has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.1 inches.

Drexel Hill, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Drexel Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Drexel Hill's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Drexel Hill is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $221,900 and the median rent is $1,230 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Drexel Hill, PA?

Drexel Hill has a violent crime rate of 118.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 504.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Drexel Hill, PA a Good Place to Live?

Drexel Hill is a small city of 29,231 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $82,777 and a 8.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Drexel Hill stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Drexel Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Drexel Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Drexel Hill's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Drexel Hill costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Drexel Hill, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$221,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,230	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,777	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Drexel Hill's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

118.7 /100k

Property Crime

504.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Drexel Hill is served primarily by Upper Darby SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Drexel Hill, PA	National Avg
School District	Upper Darby SD	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Drexel Hill sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Drexel Hill, PA
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	23.1"

Demographics

Metric	Drexel Hill, PA	National Avg
Population	29,231	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	5.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Drexel Hill

Drexel Hill, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drexel Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Drexel Hill's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Drexel Hill roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $221,900 and median rent is $1,230/month.

What is the crime rate in Drexel Hill, PA?

Drexel Hill's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 504.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Drexel Hill?

Public schools in Drexel Hill are operated by Upper Darby SD. The district has 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Drexel Hill, PA a good place to live?

Drexel Hill, PA has a population of 29,231, a median household income of $82,777, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Drexel Hill?

Drexel Hill averages 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 23.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Drexel Hill?

Drexel Hill, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19026.

What is the population of Drexel Hill?

The population of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania is 29,231 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Drexel Hill?

Key numbers for living in Drexel Hill: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $221,900, median household income $82,777, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Drexel Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.