Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
The Country Store
Bar
D&H Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Lewes Fishhouse
Seafood
Parks (7) B
Fort Delaware State Park
Park
Fort Delaware State Park
Park
Dragon Run Park
Park
Fort DuPont Parade Ground
Park
Fort DuPont State Park
Park
Fort Dupont State Park
Park
Fort Dupont State Park
Park
Fort Delaware State Park
Park
Fort Delaware
Park
Biddle's Point Trailhead
Park
Fort Mott State Park
Park
Saint Georges Trailhead
Park
Killcohook National Wildlife Refuge
Park
Kodiak Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Valero
Convenience Store
Red's Gifts & Gear
Gift Shop
Getty Oil
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Delaware City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Delaware City is 105/100 - which is 3% lower than Delaware.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Delaware City crime rates are 1,063 per 100k, which is 55% lower than Delaware
Property Crime
957 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
106 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C-

The median income in Delaware City is $61,771 - which is 1% higher than Delaware.
Med. Household Income
$61,771 C-
Unemployment Rate
4.5% F
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Delaware City Fire Company
Fire Station
Delaware City Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Delaware City home prices are $189,300 - which is 19% lower than Delaware
Home Price
$189,300 B
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D-

The Delaware City graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Delaware
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Southern Elementary School
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings F

Delaware City has an overall rating of 25% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Delaware City, DE Area Guide

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Delaware City Area Facts

  • Delaware City has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Delaware City crime rates are 55% lower than the Delaware average
  • Cost of living in Delaware City is 3% lower than the Delaware average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Delaware City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fort Delaware State Park
      Fort Delaware State Park
      Dragon Run Park
      Fort DuPont Parade Ground
      Fort DuPont State Park
      Fort Dupont State Park
      Fort Dupont State Park
      Fort Delaware State Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      The Country Store
      D&H Liquors

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Delaware City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Delaware City.
      Drive to Work
      90%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Delaware City? The cost of living in Delaware City is 105/100 - which is 3% lower than Delaware.
      Delaware City
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Delaware
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Delaware City? Delaware City crime rates are 1,063, which are 55% lower than Delaware
      Total Crime
      1,063 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 95

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -40%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Delaware City? The median income in Delaware City is $61,771 which is 1% higher than Delaware.
      Median household income
      $61,77112% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,8013% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Delaware City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Delaware City home prices? Delaware City home prices are $189,300 - which is 19% lower than Delaware
      Median home value
      $189,3002% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14521% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Delaware City have good schools? The Delaware City graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Delaware
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Delaware City a good place to live? Delaware City has an overall rating of 25% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      25%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      25%

      2 total surveys

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