Livability Score

66
/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
Davellis Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Seaford Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Blades Liquor Store
Alcohol
Sea-Del Package Store
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Party Corner
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Whispers
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Cinnamons CC 22
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Seaford Liquors
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Liquid Assets
Alcohol
Gordy's Pub
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Concord Liquor
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Hardin Hall
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
The Open Cupboard Natural Foods
Health Food
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Blades Public Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Blades Triangle Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Seaford Gateway Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
St. Luke's Community Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Seaford Municipal Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Williams Pond Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Seaford Sports Complex
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Ross Mansion Grounds
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Miracle Revival Center Playground
Playground
Seaford Apartments Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Woodland Park
Park
Shops (1) D-
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Bora Beauty
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dover Electric Supply
Home Improvement
Styles by Us
Hairdresser
Aaron's
Furniture
Big Lots
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Uncle Willies
Convenience Store
Peebles
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Wawa
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Roses
Discount Store
Ross Mansion Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Cato
Clothing
Shoe Show
Shoes
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Supercuts
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Blades.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.9% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Blades is 97/100 - which is 10% lower than Delaware.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Blades crime rates are 3,622 per 100k, which is 54% higher than Delaware
Property Crime
2,756 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
866 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in Blades is $51,250 - which is 16% lower than Delaware.
Med. Household Income
$51,250 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Blades Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Sussex County Paramedic Station 110
Ambulance Station
Blades Police Department
Police
Seaford Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Seaford Dental Associates
Dentist
Dr. Jose Barriocanal
Doctor
Seaford Police Department
Police
Seaford Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nemours duPont Pediatrics
Clinic
Halpern Eye Care
Doctor
Seaford Endoscopy Center
Clinic
Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Nanticoke Cardiology
Clinic
Betts & Biddle Eye Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Nanticoke Primary Care
Clinic
Sussex County EMS Station 110
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Blades home prices are $157,300 - which is 33% lower than Delaware
Home Price
$157,300 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools F

The Blades graduation rate is 67% - which is 21% lower than Delaware
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Elementary Schools (1) F
Blades Elementary School
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Seaford Middle School
The Cross Christian Academy
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Seaford Central Elementary School
West Seaford Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
The Cross Christian Academy
Seaford Senior High School
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ratings D-

Blades has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes D-
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Blades Public Park
      Unknown Name
      Blades Triangle Park
      Riverview Park
      Seaford Gateway Park
      Unknown Name
      St. Luke's Community Playground
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Seaford Museum

      Food & Drink

      Blades Liquor Store
      Sea-Del Package Store
      Burger King
      Party Corner
      Dunkin'
      Whispers
      Dairy Queen
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Blades? Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Blades.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Blades? The cost of living in Blades is 97/100 - which is 10% lower than Delaware.
      Blades
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Delaware
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Blades? Blades crime rates are 3,622, which are 54% higher than Delaware
      Total Crime
      3,622 per 100k people

      56% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      56% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      295%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Blades? The median income in Blades is $51,250 which is 16% lower than Delaware.
      Median household income
      $51,2507% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,97030% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Blades home prices? Blades home prices are $157,300 - which is 33% lower than Delaware
      Median home value
      $157,30015% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $85010% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Blades have good schools? The Blades graduation rate is 67% - which is 21% lower than Delaware
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Blades a good place to live? Blades has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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