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Delaware City
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    Town
    Philadelphia

    Delaware City

      B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        C+
      3. Housing
        B minus
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        B minus
      6. Diversity
        B+
      7. Jobs
        C+
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        B
      10. Health & Fitness
        C+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B
      12. Commute
        B
      Delaware City is a with a population of 1,885. Delaware City is in New Castle County. Living in Delaware City offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Delaware City and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Delaware City are above average.
      Population
      1,885
      Town near
      Philadelphia
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $203,400
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,217
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Suburban Rural Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        31%
      • Own
        69%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C+
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        216
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        54
        40.7
      • Robbery
        108
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        216
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,187.9
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        54.2
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        10%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        13%
      • 35-44 years
        18%
      • 45-54 years
        7%
      • 55-64 years
        11%
      • 65+ years
        19%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        4%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        15%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        28%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        45%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        8%
        11%
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      Working in Delaware City

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $65,625
      National
      $69,021
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