Wilmington
- Town in Delaware
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Wilmington
- grade BOverall Grade
- Town in Delaware
- Rating 3.55 out of 5 200 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade C+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$173,500
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,030
National
$1,096Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Wilmington Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault1,121.3national 282.7
- Murder44.2national 6.1
- Rape25.7national 40.7
- Robbery399.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary777.5national 500.1
- Theft2,315.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft613.4national 284
Residents
Working in Wilmington
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$45,139
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving Wilmington
- grade A+
The Charter School of Wilmington
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 307 reviews
- grade A+
Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 214 reviews
- grade A+
Conrad Schools of Science
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 182 reviews
- grade A minus
Henry B. du Pont Middle School
- Rating 4.73 out of 5 59 reviews
- grade A minus
Mount Pleasant High School
- Rating 3.52 out of 5 283 reviews
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Rating 3.55 out of 5 200 reviews
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Wilmington has some of the nicest people and experiences ever imaginable. There is much more culture and diversity than you would expect. From the food, to the museums and experiences near by you are sure to fall in love with the atmosphere. There are many amazing schools, and jobs near with plenty of affordability plus no sales tax. I have lived in Wilmington my whole life and I know after college I will be 100% sure about coming back!
I love living in Wilmington, it is a beautiful city, with many opportunities for education and employment. There are parochial, charter, public, and private schools in the city of Wilmington, so every child has access to high-quality education. Wilmington also has beautiful parks like Alapocas; where many teenagers go swimming, Brandywine creek; the perfect place for a run, and Rockford; which is the perfect place to go sledding or go to an outdoor concert on a summer evening. There are also many local restaurants and shops within walking distance of many houses in the city of Wilmington.
We purchased our newly built home in Wilmington 3yrs ago for $100k (now worth $165k) with a wealth of knowledge about the East Side development project. This may not be ideal for lower income but for middle class individuals like ourselves, investing in Wilmington was a huge deal that's been paying us since day one. Our area is walking distance to the Riverfront, heavily sought by investors but that doesn't bring fear as we purchased well below budget with room for tax inflation. Our area is quiet with retired, elderly and some younger mixed raced. Most work all day, not too many small children which is standard with city living. The new eateries on Market provide convenience, also within walking distance. I'm looking forward to the River House project and how much more equity that will provide homeowners. Hopefully more middle class move into this area and brighten up some of these charming abandoned blocks. There's so much potential here. No complaints.