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Darby, Pennsylvania: Decent, but Crime Rate is Up User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I currently call Darby, Pennsylvania home and this is a decent place to live, but I can’t see it being my forever home. The largest issues for me, is the crime rate and the fact that the local school system sucks. The police department is doing its best, but there is just so mu ...Read More ch going on that it is hard to get a hold on what is going on. All of the schools need to be updated.

Living in Darby, Pennsylvania does provide my life with a lot of diversity. There are people here of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds. Getting to know new people here is very interesting.

The best areas in Darby, Pennsylvania are the small neighborhoods. Within these neighborhoods there is a great sense of community. In the best neighborhoods, there are events during the year to allow neighbors to get to know each other better. I can say that while the crime rate is high, that my immediate neighborhood is a close-knit group of people. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Darby? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Powell Park
      Clifton Heights Park
      Clifton Heights Park
      Collingdale Park
      Yeadon Comm. Park
      Interboro Park
      Cibotti Park
      Pennock Woods Park

      Entertainment

      V&S Elmwood Lanes
      Lansdowne Theater
      John Heinz Environmental Education Center
      Oasis Gentlemen's Club
      Vanity Grand
      Studio Movie Grill
      Bartram's Garden
      The Tower Theater

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Dunkin'
      Zesty Pizza
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Dunkin'
      Checkers
      Rose's Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Darby? Of all people who commute, 32.1% take public transportation in Darby.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      32%

      27% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Darby a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

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      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors