Drexel Hill, PA

Drexel Hill is a borough in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 9,859 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Drexel Hill was founded in 1819 by Nicholas Longworth and James McHenry as a planned community on land that had been donated by George Washington. The borough's name commemorates Drexel University, which was founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Technology adjacent to the town.

The borough's economy has traditionally been based on its proximity to Philadelphia and its role as an affluent bedroom community for city dwellers. However, since the late 1990s there has been a resurgence in residential and commercial development due to increased interest from young professionals and families seeking suburban living without sacrificing access to city amenities. This trend is expected to continue into the future as new housing developments are constructed and older ones are renovated or replaced.

There are several schools located within Drexel Hill including:

- Drexel Hill School District (K-12)

-Saint Joseph's Preparatory School (9th through 12th grades)

-The Episcopal Academy of Philadelphia (PreK-8th grades)

-Westtown School (PreK-12th grades)

There are also several shopping areas located within walking distance of most homes including:

-The Shops at Liberty Place (a mixed use development consisting of luxury retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany & Co., along with restaurants such as Jean Georges Steakhouse and Ruth’s Chris Steak House)

-Village at Westfield Montgomery Mall (a large mall with more than 150 stores including Macy’s, JC Penney, Sears, Kohl’s Department Store and more)

-Shoppes at Cheltenham Township (an upscale shopping center that includes Nordstrom Rack among other upscale retailers)