Darby, PA Overview

Darby is a borough in Delaware County, along Darby Creek 5 miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia.  The population was 10,299 at the 2000 census.  Darby is the birthplace of legendary comedian and actor, W.C. Fields, born in 1880 at the Buttonwood Hotel, which was then located at 9th and Main Streets.  Its Proximity to Philadelphia is one of the major attractions of this suburban community, in addition to the full spectrum of public transportation available.  Tree-lined streets with elegant older Victorian houses abound in this area.  The William Penn School District provides a quality education and is known for its community education programs and public use of school facilities.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000)12%
Population Density (ppl / mile)13,615.00
Household Size (ppl)3.03
Households w/ Children39%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover0%
5+ Years in Residency43%
Median Year in Residency3.88

Housing Inventory

Darby, PA Housing Inventory 1,9466011,6811,946601

Market Overview

83 listings with an estimated median price of $175,000

PriceCount
$0 - 100K10
$100K - 200K51
$200K - 300K16
$300K - 400K3
$700K - 800K1
$800K - 900K1
$1M - Max1
Property TypeCount
Single Family27
Townhouse38
Commercial8
Rental9
Lots and Land3
Multi Family7

(Data as of 4/24/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Darby, PA Population Demographics

Total: 11,467

Households:3,627

Median Age: 31.90

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Darby, PA Temperature

Weather Risk

Darby, PA Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Darby, PA Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Darby, PA Highest Education Level Attained 3,2026933052595116561,3593,202693305259511

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Darby, PA Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $35,149)

Darby, PA Income by dollar range 4223263302491852952181981372543153861802898312

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$845
One Bedroom
$1,003
Two Bedroom
$1,211
Three Bedroom
$1,515
Four Bedroom
$1,686

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
No
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Darby, PA Crime

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