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Wilmington, DE

Name: Wilmington, DE
Rating: 3.1

Population: 71,502

Key findings

Wilmington has a Livability Score of 58_/100, which is considered poor
Wilmington crime rates are 121% higher than the Delaware average
Cost of living in Wilmington is 7% lower than the Delaware average
Wilmington real estate prices are 30% lower than the Delaware average
Rental prices in Wilmington are 11% lower than the Delaware average

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What do the locals think about Wilmington?

45%Family friendly 64%Public transit is accessible 45%Walkable to grocery stores 45%Yards are well-kept 27%Lots of parks 27%Walkable to restaurants 45%Friendly neighbors 55%Safe at night 36%Pet friendly 64%Streets have sidewalks 55%A quiet area 55%Sense of community

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Wilmington Demographics

Population71,502 Median Age35.3 Have Kids (under 18)46%

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Top Rated Schools in Wilmington

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Charter School Of Wilmington	9 - 12	971	95%
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts	6 - 12	936	73%
Linden Hill Elementary School	KG - 5	599	72%
Conrad Schools Of Science	6 - 12	1,168	69%
Brandywine Springs School	KG - 8	1,006	67%
Odyssey Charter School	KG - 11	1,662	62%
Hanby Elementary School	KG - 5	541	59%
Lombardy Elementary School	KG - 5	505	59%

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Wilmington Reviews

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Wilmington, DE - History, Culture and Excitement!

Attractions9/10

Community7/10

Nightlife6/10

Dining6/10

Shopping5/10

I first visited Wilmington, DE as a child and was taken back by the beauty of the cobble stone streets. The largest city in Delaware, Wilmington is filled with history. One of the first cities in the United State Wilmington has been a major focus point for trade, culture and military use throughout our history. Only 25 miles from the Pennsylvania border and the city of Philadelphia, Wilmington played significant roles in both the revolutionary and civil war. Numerous museums, historical sites and old military forts abound throughout the city. Much of the architecture is still the same as it was then, having some of the oldest original homes in America. The streets, with cobblestone underfoot, can still be found with their original gas lamps lighting the way at night.

Visiting Wilmington is like stepping back in time, I love it. Being so close to Philadelphia, and only a few hours (2) from New York City, Wilmington is as great of a place to visit as it is to live. Many residents commute back and forth from New York, working in the big city, while enjoying the peaceful lifestyle Wilmington can offer. Many major universities are in the surrounding area, and as such the city caters to a wide range of interests, including a bustling nightlife.

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Source: The Wilmington, DE data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).