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Happy Valley
  • Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE
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Neighborhood
Wilmington

Happy Valley

#1 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Wilmington
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A minus
Happy Valley is a neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware with a population of 1,436. Happy Valley is in New Castle County and is one of the best places to live in Delaware. Living in Happy Valley offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Happy Valley there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Happy Valley and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Happy Valley are above average.
About Happy Valley...
Population
1,436
Neighborhood in
Wilmington
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$235,527
National
$217,500
Median Rent
$1,165
National
$1,062
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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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
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$70,408
National
$62,843
Families with Children
7%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    12%
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