What are the schools like in Woodlyn, PA?

Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn?

The median household income in Woodlyn, PA is $66,818 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Woodlyn, PA?

Woodlyn 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.

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

Q: Is Woodlyn, PA affordable or expensive?

Woodlyn's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodlyn is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $218,200 and the median rent is $1,021 per month.

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

Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn, PA a Good Place to Live?

Woodlyn is a small city of 10,347 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $66,818 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Woodlyn stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Woodlyn 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

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

Metric	Woodlyn, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$218,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,021	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,818	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodlyn'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

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

Metric	Woodlyn, 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	32.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Woodlyn, PA	National Avg
Population	10,347	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ridley Park, PA 1 mi Folsom, PA 1 mi Eddystone, PA 2 mi Swarthmore, PA 2 mi Rutledge, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Woodlyn

Woodlyn, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19094

Woodlyn vs Other Cities

Woodlyn, PA vs Ridley Park, PA Woodlyn, PA vs Folsom, PA Woodlyn, PA vs Eddystone, PA Woodlyn, PA vs Swarthmore, PA Woodlyn, PA vs Rutledge, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodlyn, PA affordable or expensive?

Woodlyn's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woodlyn roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $218,200 and median rent is $1,021/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodlyn, PA?

Woodlyn'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 Woodlyn?

Public schools in Woodlyn 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. 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodlyn, PA a good place to live?

Woodlyn, PA has a population of 10,347, a median household income of $66,818, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Woodlyn?

Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn?

Woodlyn, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19094.

What is the population of Woodlyn?

The population of Woodlyn, Pennsylvania is 10,347 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodlyn?

Key numbers for living in Woodlyn: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $218,200, median household income $66,818, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodlyn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.