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Wilmington
  • Town in Delaware

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

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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

About Wilmington...
Population
70,926

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

Working in Wilmington

Jobs
grade 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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