What are the schools like in Eddystone, PA?

Eddystone is served primarily by Ridley SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Eddystone?

The median household income in Eddystone, PA is $53,355 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.8%.

What is the weather like in Eddystone, PA?

Eddystone has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Eddystone, PA affordable or expensive?

Eddystone's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eddystone is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,100 and the median rent is $1,109 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Eddystone, PA?

Eddystone has a violent crime rate of 576.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2677.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eddystone, PA a Good Place to Live?

Eddystone is a small town of 2,170 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $53,355 and a 9.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Eddystone stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eddystone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eddystone 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

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

Metric	Eddystone, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,109	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,355	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Eddystone's violent crime rate is 576.6 per 100,000 residents — 52% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

576.6 /100k

Property Crime

2677.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Eddystone is served primarily by Ridley SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eddystone, PA	National Avg
School District	Ridley SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eddystone sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eddystone, PA
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	23.1"

Demographics

Metric	Eddystone, PA	National Avg
Population	2,170	—
Median Age	30.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodlyn, PA 2 mi Ridley Park, PA 2 mi Chester, PA 2 mi Upland, PA 2 mi Parkside, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Eddystone

Eddystone, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19022

Eddystone vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eddystone, PA affordable or expensive?

Eddystone's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Eddystone roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $111,100 and median rent is $1,109/month.

What is the crime rate in Eddystone, PA?

Eddystone's violent crime rate is 576.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2677.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eddystone?

Public schools in Eddystone are operated by Ridley SD. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 6.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eddystone, PA a good place to live?

Eddystone, PA has a population of 2,170, a median household income of $53,355, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%. 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 Eddystone?

Eddystone averages 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 23.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eddystone?

Eddystone, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19022.

What is the population of Eddystone?

The population of Eddystone, Pennsylvania is 2,170 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eddystone?

Key numbers for living in Eddystone: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $111,100, median household income $53,355, crime index 142 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eddystone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.