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Forty Acres
  • Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE
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Neighborhood
Wilmington

Forty Acres

#1 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Wilmington
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    A+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B minus
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
Forty Acres is a neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware with a population of 1,349. Forty Acres is in New Castle County and is one of the best places to live in Delaware. Living in Forty Acres offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Forty Acres there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Forty Acres and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Forty Acres are highly rated.
About Forty Acres...
Population
1,349
Neighborhood in
Wilmington
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$398,180
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,548
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284

Residents

Diversity
B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$136,572
National
$69,021
Families with Children
20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    11%
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