salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 36.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,240 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 114 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Darby?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Darby
| Size | Darby | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $995 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,174 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,105 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,016 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Darby overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Darby, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Darby
Life in Darby
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Darby?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $463 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $117,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Darby, PA?
Renting in Darby costs a median of about $1,281 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Darby?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,240 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Darby cheap or expensive?
Darby is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.8% of the typical household income of $42,992. It ranks 114th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Darby?
The median homeowner in Darby pays $3,560 a year in property taxes, about 3.02% of the median home value.
Is Darby more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Darby?
The median home value in Darby is $117,900, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,687 people live in Darby. Numbers are typical (middle) values.