Drexel Hill, PA, is located in Upper Darby Township in Delaware County and is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It's known as a family-friendly area, and residents enjoy the comforts of suburban living while being conveniently located just a few miles from the southwestern part of Philadelphia. Featuring four distinct seasons, fun activities and an unemployment rate that's lower than the national average, singles and families alike will find Drexel Hill is a great neighborhood to find an apartment.
Upper Darby Township was settled by Europeans in the 1600s and became a defined area in 1787. Drexel Hill was active in the anti-slavery movement and became an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Currently, the population of Drexel Hill is greater than 28,500, and it's considered a well-educated town, with more than 62 percent of the population having earned a college degree.
If you're a family with children, you'll find plenty of fun activities when you rent an apartment in Drexel. The close proximity to Philadelphia makes it easy to visit the Philadelphia Zoo and the Please Touch Museum. The city is also only about an hour's drive from the fun to be had at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom.
For the younger generation of professionals, you'll find that a rental in this neighborhood sports lots of opportunities to enjoy the night life as well as weekday lunches in local cafés. Try Crossroads Coffee for an afternoon cup of Joe, or head into Philadelphia for a nightclub experience at The Electric Factory or for a night of laughs at the Helium Comedy Club.
Most people who rent in the area get around via car, but there are some other ways you can travel. One of these is through two suburban trolley lines, operated by Septa, that run through the area. There are also several bus lines that go through Drexel Hill, so you can still get around your neighborhood easily if you'd rather not drive.
If you're a student who's renting in the area, there are lots of educational opportunities at your disposal. Drexel University, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Villanova University and Delaware County Community College are all within a few miles, making for an easy commute.
In Drexel Hill, the overall employment rate for residents is very good at over 94 percent, which is higher than average for both the state and the nation. The main areas of work are in the sectors of office, health care and manufacturing. Centra Healthcare, Drexel University and Comcast are all top employers in the area.