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Elsmere
  • Suburb in Delaware
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Elsmere

#10 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Delaware
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Elsmere is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 6,167. Elsmere is in New Castle County. Living in Elsmere offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Elsmere there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Elsmere and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Elsmere are highly rated.
    About Elsmere...
    Population
    6,167
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $183,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,098
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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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
      418
      282.7
    • Murder
      17.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      156.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      313.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,201.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      393.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Elsmere

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,833
    National
    $69,021
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