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Darby Township
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Darby Township

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Darby Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 9,188. Darby Township is in Delaware County. Living in Darby Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Darby Township there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Darby Township and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Darby Township...
    Population
    9,188
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $135,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,103
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      615.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      21.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      21.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      75.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      172.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,490.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      237.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      43%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Darby Township

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,463
    National
    $69,021
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