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Wilmington
  • Town in Delaware
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Philadelphia

Wilmington

#15 in Best Suburbs to Live in Delaware
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      D
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Wilmington is a town in Delaware with a population of 70,926. Wilmington is in New Castle County. Living in Wilmington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Wilmington there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Wilmington and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Wilmington are above average.
    About Wilmington...
    Population
    70,926
    Town near
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $173,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,073
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,053.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      55.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      312.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      665.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,348.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      613.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Wilmington

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,354
    National
    $69,021
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