Climate
Southeast Pennsylvania experiences four distinct seasons, with hot and humid summers and generally mild winters.
Cultural Attractions
The Museum of Mourning Art features a funerary exhibition in Drexel Hill, which is just a short drive from all of the cultural attractions of Philadelphia.
Recreation
Philadelphia is the home to the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers, for sports fans, and there is plenty of sightseeing to be done at historical sites, like Independence Hall and the home of Edgar Allan Poe.
Historical
Television personalities Ed McMahon and Dick Clark were neighbors in Drexel Hill.
Economy
Drexel Hill is a bedroom community for Philadelphia commuters with careers in education, healthcare, and social services.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 28,516
- Population under 55:
- 74.4%
- Population over 55:
- 25.6%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Philadelphia
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 78°F July High, 15°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $48,928
- Median home price:
- $169,900
- Average property tax:
- $4,600
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.8%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 42
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 57
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 88/11
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 115/12
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 0
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