Delaware City 61 Average
Delaware City Livability #60 ranked city in Delaware#17,284 ranked city in the USARanks better than 41% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Delaware City

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Delaware City transportation information

      Statistic Delaware City Delaware National
      Average one way commute33min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work89.5%81.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.1%8.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%2.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.1%2.8%
      Working from home6.3%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Delaware City, DE data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).