Drexel Hill, a suburb and residential base for the busy city of Philadephia, is a great place to settle down away from the hustle and bustle of a major metroplitan area.

It's estimated that this suburb just west of Philly is home to some 30,000 people. The town is home to a rich Irish heritage along with Italian and Germany ancestries.

Education is paramount in this suburb, with a third of all residents having their bachelor's degrees and a tenth of them with masters or higher. The average commute from Drexel to Philadelphia is 30 minutes.

Most people in Drexel are employed in Education, Health, and Social Services. The stunning University of Pennsylvania is home to 20,000 full-time students, and a number of community colleges have enrollments totalling another 30,000 in the region.

Philadelphia Inrenational Airport offers quick transportation around the country, while the dense Interstate system can reach New York, Boston, and Baltimore within a few hours.

If you're looking for prime real estate at low prices, Drexel Hill is a great place to start looking. There are so many opportunities in housing from condos, single-family hoems, to townhomes that you'll definitely find a place to settle in here.