Darby, Pennsylvania
Darby is a borough of 10,687 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1698.
Why visit Darby
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 47 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include B&O Railroad Bridge, George C. Platt Bridge, John Bartram High School and John M. Patterson School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Darby
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Darby
Darby is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Darby had a population of 10,715. The borough is located along Darby Creek, 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Center City Philadelphia. The borough of Darby is distinct from the nearby municipality of Darby Township.
From the Wikipedia article Darby, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
B&O Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Grays Ferry neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
George C. Platt Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gray's Ferry Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nixon Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Former movie theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Bridge No. 1
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Railroad bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
School · 3.3 mi
United States university (1998-2022)
Museums and landmarks32
John Bartram High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
High school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
John M. Patterson School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Public elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
7001 Buist Avenue, Philadelphia
Bartram's Garden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Breslyn Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Charles Y. Audenried Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
Darby Meeting
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
Eden Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, United States
Hanson Haines House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Hardy Williams Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Charter school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Henry Albertson Subdivision Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
United States historic place
Henry C. Lea School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Public elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Holmes Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Clark Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Municipal park in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Malcolm X Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Urban park in West Philadelphia named for Malcolm X
Jack Frazier Memorial Tot Lot
Playground · 0.9 mi
102 Front Street, Colwyn
Mo-Su 08:00-22:30
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes47
Emma's Liberian Kitchen
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
7201 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia
Mo 09:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Royal Diner & Bakery
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
106 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne
Mo-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-21:00
Ackee Tree
Restaurant · Jamaican · 1.3 mi
6631 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
JD African Restaurant
Restaurant · African
880 Main Street, Darby
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:30
Makeneh Kamara African Food Market
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
6526 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia
Mo-Sa 08:30-20:00; Su 08:30-18:30
Susanna African Kitchen
Restaurant · African · 1.4 mi
6521 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia
Top Taste
Restaurant · Jamaican · 1.1 mi
7252 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia
Keya Graves Seafood & Steaks
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House
10 North 9th Street, Darby
35 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship38
Saint James Kingsessing Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.2 mi
6838 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia
Wharton Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries74
Healthcare11
Medical Office Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1501 South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby
Mercy Eastwick Medical Arts Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
2801 Island Avenue, Philadelphia
Mercy Wellness Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
2821 Island Avenue, Philadelphia
Map of Darby
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Philadelphia Intl Ap 72408 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Delaware County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Ardmore 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Broomall 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Bala Cynwyd 7 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Chester 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Camden 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Gloucester City 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Woodbury 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Philadelphia 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Collingswood 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Bellmawr 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- DarbyMeeting2, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Patterson School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Bartram HS Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Breslyn apts Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Turret w house 35 West Lansdowne HD, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robesonhouse.Philadelphia, Ekem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LansdowneTheatre, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- CY Audenreid HS Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Albertson 85 Greenway DelCo PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shaw School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Holmes School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Lea School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- MortonMorton House, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Haines tower W Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Octavius Catto grave, Lblanchard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bartram House May 2002c, Jtfry at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- LowerSwedishCabin, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- WTP A17 youcanlookitup 2, See below, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pinehurst apts W Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- University of Pennsylvania College Hall, R. Newell & Sons, Public domain
- 20thCenturyClub, Smallbones at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Walnut Park Plaza A, Smallbones, Public domain
- TB Read School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Tilden Jr HS 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- Regent Rennoc Court, Smallbones, Public domain
- WHARTON STREET MEMORIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, WEST PHILADELPHIA,PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sellers Hall Delco, Smallbones, CC0
- La Blanche Philly A, Smallbones, Public domain
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