salaryRent is lower than in 52% 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 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,080 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 186 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Drexel Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Drexel Hill
| Size | Drexel Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $942 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,345 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,598 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,215 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Drexel Hill
Life in Drexel Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Drexel Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $246 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $266,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Drexel Hill, PA?
Renting in Drexel Hill costs a median of about $1,602 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Drexel Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,080 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Drexel Hill cheap or expensive?
Drexel Hill is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $95,089. It ranks 186th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Drexel Hill?
The median homeowner in Drexel Hill pays $6,786 a year in property taxes, about 2.55% of the median home value.
Is Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill?
The median home value in Drexel Hill is $266,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
30,451 people live in Drexel Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.