Windshield Survey
Drexel Hill, PA
Boundaries The boundaries of the area known as Drexel Hill, Pa are all roads. The town is 3.2 square miles and has a population of approximately 30,000 people.
Housing & Zoning The area is mostly residential with recreation areas near the local school and some small commercial area strip malls. The houses vary from row homes/townhouses, apt/condo, twin family dwelling and single family homes.
Open Space Open land is mostly wooded, well kept either associated with a cemetery or school property
Commons During this particular day in the summer it seems that there is a large population of kids at the local public high school which has many summer programs for the neighborhood kids. At night the strip malls seem to be heavily populated with residents of all ages.
Transportation There is heavy motor vehicle traffic. Public transportation through this area is by bus or trolley car.
Social Svc Centers There are five public elementary schools, one public kindergarten center and one public high school. There are three Catholic elementary schools, one Catholic High School and one Private, Catholic School that has pre-k through 7th grade.
Stores There are 3 major strip mall areas which include grocery stores (Giant, Fresh Grocer and Acme) other stores include sporting goods, discount stores, clothing, beauty supply and hair salons. There are many restaraunts and drug stores too.
Street people/animals There were no street people observed during my survey and no stray animals noted. There were many people walking their dogs in the neighborhood at all times of the day.
Condition of area The area is well kept. Personal properties are well groomed, the grounds are clean, free from litter and bulk trash items.
Race/Ethnicity Racial breakdown: White, 87.06%; Black or African American, 5.45%; American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.11%;