The Town FilesUpper Darby, Pennsylvania
Township in Delaware County · population 85,681 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $219,100
- Household income
- $71,481
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 35.7
Upper Darby is a township of 85,681 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $219,100, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 99% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Upper Darby ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Upper Darby is worth $219,100, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $71,481, which is more affordable than 39% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,328 a month. 57.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Upper Darby | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,328 | $996 |
| Median household income | $71,481 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1948 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Upper Darby
| People | Upper Darby | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Upper Darby
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Upper Darby since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 9, 1989 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 22, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 24, 2010.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 218,536 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,172 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Upper Darby itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Upper Darby
4 public schools with 3,320 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills MS | 6-8 | 1,494 | 14.6 |
| Highland Park El Sch | 1-5 | 704 | 14.1 |
| Bywood El Sch | 1-5 | 651 | 11.8 |
| Stonehurst Hills El Sch | 1-5 | 471 | 10.5 |
Towns near Upper Darby
- Drexel Hill, PA0.8 mi · 29,181 people · home $266,400
- Lansdowne, PA0.9 mi · 11,107 people · home $210,500
- Clifton Heights, PA1.4 mi · 6,863 people · home $192,900
- East Lansdowne, PA1.5 mi · 2,714 people · home $200,400
- Aldan, PA1.8 mi · 4,244 people · home $234,800
- Yeadon, PA2.2 mi · 12,054 people · home $182,800
- Collingdale, PA2.4 mi · 8,908 people · home $166,600
- Darby, PA2.4 mi · 10,715 people · home $117,900
Upper Darby questions
Is Upper Darby, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Upper Darby scores better for retirees than 5% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 1%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Upper Darby?
The median owner-occupied home in Upper Darby is valued at $219,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,481, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,328 a month.
What is the weather like in Upper Darby?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 16.1 inches of snow.
Does Upper Darby get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Upper Darby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 9, 1989. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)