One downside of living in Drexel Hill, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.04 minutes every day commuting to work. It is, however, a pedestrian-friendly town. Many of its neighborhoods are dense enough and have amenities close enough together that people find it feasible to get around on foot. In addition, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.
For the size of the town, public transportation in Drexel Hill is quite heavily used. Mostly, people who use it for their daily commute are taking the bus. For Drexel Hill, the benefits are reduced air pollution and congestion on the highways.
Drexel Hill is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 45.29% of adults in Drexel Hill have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Drexel Hill in 2022 was $44,914, which is upper middle income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $179,656 for a family of four. However, Drexel Hill contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Drexel Hill is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Drexel Hill home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Drexel Hill residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Drexel Hill include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Drexel Hill is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.
