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Wilmington Area Facts

  • Wilmington has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Wilmington crime rates are 117% higher than the Delaware average
  • Cost of living in Wilmington is 5% lower than the Delaware average
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Wilmington, DE - History, Culture and Excitement! User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 03, 2010) 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 mili ...Read More tary 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. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Barbiarz Park
      Fort Christina National Historic Landmark
      Brandywine Playground
      Christina Park
      Johnston Park
      Barbara Hicks Park
      Kirkwood Park
      Winston Truitt Park

      Entertainment

      Toni and Stuart B. Young Gallery
      Grand Opera House
      Queen Theater
      World Cafe Live
      Lafate Gallery
      Wilmington Riverwalk
      Angelus House Art Gallery
      Old First Presbyterian Church

      Food & Drink

      Kampo Garden
      Jimmy John's
      Chelsea Tavern
      Village Sub Shop
      Brandywine Village Liquors
      New York Fried Chicken & Pizza
      Quality Subs, Steaks & Grocery
      Milton’s Liquors

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Wilmington? Of all people who commute, 11.1% take public transportation in Wilmington.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Saint Francis Healthcare

      Pharmacies

      Market Street Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors