Wilmington, DE Overview

A thriving metropolis of 73,145 within its city limits, the City of Wilmington boasts a history dating back to 1633.  Delaware’s largest city consists of many tranquil and inviting neighborhoods like Ninth Ward, Wawaset Park, and Forty Acres.  Tree-shaded streets offer everything from traditional architecture in single-family homes to luxurious new townhouses and apartment complexes of all sizes, all linked by a comprehensive transit system.  Some of the East Coast’s most successful shopping centers combine with cultural attractions, fine restaurants, and outstanding services to create a convenient, comfortable lifestyle. 

Just 28 miles south of Philadelphia, Wilmington is becoming a magnet for young families and professionals who commute to neighboring states for employment.  An abundance of comparatively affordable housing, a more relaxed pace of living, a superb school system, and the close proximity of state parks and beaches make the area difficult to resist.  Among city-center highlights are fascinating museums, outdoor cafes, an immaculately renovated turn-of-the-century opera house, and a complex of historic homes.

 

Framing the downtown district are the Christina and Brandywine Gateways, along with the historic New Sweden district on the Seventh Street Peninsula.  Throughout Wilmington, a colorful variety of long-established ethnic neighborhoods intermingle with bustling commercial districts, elegantly restored residential communities, or luxurious new construction.  While exciting riverfront developments are revitalizing the urban core, lovely new residential developments radiate beyond the city limits and continue to widen the sphere of Greater Wilmington.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 0%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 6,688.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.361
Households w/ Children 24%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 40%
Median Year in Residency 3.91

Housing Inventory

Wilmington, DE Housing Inventory 15,096 4,560 14,445 15,096 4,560

Market Overview

636 listings with an estimated median price of $315,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 33
$100K - 200K 124
$200K - 300K 146
$300K - 400K 109
$400K - 500K 77
$500K - 600K 47
$600K - 700K 19
$700K - 800K 24
$800K - 900K 11
$900K - 1M 13
$1M - Max 33
Property Type Count
Single Family 306
Townhouse 177
Condo 75
Commercial 42
Rental 120
Lots and Land 29
Multi Family 7

(Data as of 4/18/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Wilmington, DE Population Demographics

Total: 72,929

Households:29,541

Median Age: 36.72

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Wilmington, DE Temperature

Weather Risk

Wilmington, DE Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Wilmington, DE Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Wilmington, DE Highest Education Level Attained 16,903 5,774 2,279 5,296 7,348 2,055 8,792 16,903 5,774 2,279 5,296

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Wilmington, DE Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $41,839)

Wilmington, DE Income by dollar range 3,657 2,233 1,693 1,939 1,607 1,838 1,315 1,328 1,053 2,322 2,665 2,704 1,940 1,117 1,097 578 247 208

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$845
One Bedroom
$1,003
Two Bedroom
$1,211
Three Bedroom
$1,515
Four Bedroom
$1,686

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Wilmington, DE Crime

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