Drexel Hill locals can enjoy small town vibes with easy access to Philadelphia.
There are shops near Sangillo's Farm Fresh Produce & Deli in Drexel Hill.
Tree lined streets provide shade to twin home living options in Drexel Hill.
Aronimink's Pilgrim Park features a wooded walking trail along Darby Creek.
Philadelphia's amenities are a quick train ride away from Drexel Hill.

Drexel Hill, PA

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,231

Population

28,493

Renter Mix

37% Rent

Suburban living minutes from Center City

Suburban Family-Friendly Great Schools

Drexel Hill is a suburb of Philadelphia and is known as one of the best areas to live in the metro area. With several parks and excellent schools, Drexel Hill exudes a family-friend vibe. This wooded neighborhood has rentals for every budget. Along with apartments in brick buildings, the neighborhood features single-family houses in a variety of classic styles including Colonials and Victorians. Renters are attracted to Drexel Hill's excellent location. Center City is only 10 miles away and is convenient to several colleges and universities. The University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Saint Joseph's College are just a few of the institutions that are only a few miles from Drexel Hill. Renters can take U.S. Route 1 or Highway 2 to travel around the metro area or hop on a train at one of the transit stations located right outside of Drexel Hill. Great for out-of-state trips, the Philly International Airport is about a 30-minute drive away.

Explore the City

Tree lined streets provide shade to twin home living options in Drexel Hill.

Aronimink's Pilgrim Park features a wooded walking trail along Darby Creek.

Philadelphia's amenities are a quick train ride away from Drexel Hill.

Get around the rest of Greater Philadelphia on a Septa Trolley at Drexel Hill Junction.

Stretch your legs in Drexel Hill on the Darby Creek Trail.

You don't have to walk far in Drexel Hill for casual shopping and dining options.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$78,421

Average: $101,828

Education

9,773

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

16,164

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

17%

Housing Distribution

Drexel Hill has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Drexel Hill, PA is $1,026 for a studio, $1,231 for one bedroom, $1,574 for two bedrooms, and $1,878 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Drexel Hill has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,231/month
682 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Drexel Hill, PA

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Aronimink El School

Public

Grades K-5

264 Students

Hillcrest El School

Public

Grades K-5

592 Students

Garrettford El School

Public

Grades K-5

568 Students

Charles Kelly El School

Public

Grades K-5

332 Students

Upper Darby Kdg Center

Public

Grades K-5

545 Students

Drexel Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,318 Students

Upper Darby Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

4,191 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cobbs Creek Park
  • Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
  • Scott Arboretum
  • Merion Botanical Park
  • Hildacy Farm Preserve

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

Top Apartments in Drexel Hill

Houses for Rent in Drexel Hill

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.