Delco Town Named A 'Best Place To Move' To By Consumer Affairs

DREXEL HILL, PA — A Delaware County town was named one of the best places to move to in Pennsylvania by Consumer Affairs recently.

According to the website, Pennsylvania is an appealing destination for those seeking an affordable cost of living, strong local economies and recreational activities.

The Consumer Affairs team ranked the state's 25 largest cities based on five key factors: affordability, safety, economic strength, health care and education, and quality of life.

With those factors in mind, the website named Drexel Hill as the No. 2 best city to move to.

"Drexel Hill, a prominent neighborhood within Upper Darby less than 10 miles from downtown Philadelphia, stands out for its urban convenience," the website reads. "It is highly walkable and offers a strong economy, on top of being a short driving distance from several major cities, including New York and Washington, D.C."

According to consumer affairs, Drexel Hill ranks third overall for economic strength, primarily due to having the second-highest average job growth between 2019 and 2024 (4.1 percent) and the fifth-lowest share of the population below the poverty line (8 percent).

Ninety-four percent of Drexel Hill residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park — the ninth-highest percentage on the website's list.

Drexel Hill also ranks seventh for health care access, with 28.7 health care professionals per 1,000 residents.

Lastly, 94 percent of residents have earned at least a high school diploma, the seventh-highest rate in the state, according to Consumer Affairs.

See the full list from Consumer Affairs online here.