Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Drexel Hill
Drexel Hill, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,246
Population
28,493
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Suburban living minutes from Center City
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Commuter
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,421
Average: $101,828
Education
9,773
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,164
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Drexel Hill, PA is $1,026 for a studio, $1,246 for one bedroom, $1,583 for two bedrooms, and $1,877 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Drexel Hill has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,246/month
682 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,199/month
230 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Drexel Hill, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
264 Students
Public
Grades K-5
592 Students
Public
Grades K-5
568 Students
Public
Grades K-5
332 Students
Public
Grades K-5
545 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,318 Students
Upper Darby Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
4,191 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Cobbs Creek Park
- Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
- Scott Arboretum
- Merion Botanical Park
- Hildacy Farm Preserve
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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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 February 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.