Wilmington
- Town in Delaware
Town
Wilmington
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Town in Delaware
- Rating 3.59 out of 5 226 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade D
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$203,600
National
$281,900Median Rent
$1,157
National
$1,268Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Wilmington Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade D
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault852.4national 282.7
- Murder25.5national 6.1
- Rape17national 40.7
- Robbery305.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary591.9national 500.1
- Theft2,217.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft563.5national 284
Residents
Working in Wilmington
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,731
National
$75,149Top Public Schools Serving Wilmington
- grade A+
The Charter School of Wilmington
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 339 reviews
- grade A+
Newark Charter School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 108 reviews
- grade A+
Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 224 reviews
- grade A
Conrad Schools of Science
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 197 reviews
- grade A
First State Montessori Academy
- Rating 4 out of 5 4 reviews
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Wilmington Reviews
Rating 3.59 out of 5 226 reviews
I have lived in Wilmington all of my life. I really enjoy living here, the people are friendly, the homes are nice, and we often have many opportunities if you put yourself out there. I recommend the city to anyone. There is not much that I would personally change because it is quite nice. I never have any problems here and witness bad things like the nationals ratings says Wilmington is.
I was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. My family has primarily lived in the urban areas of the city. Overall, Wilmington is a perfect combination of a small town and city. There are plenty of places to get a decent meal, public transportation is acceptable, and large cities are within an hour in many directions. One of my favorite characteristics would be the state parks. The Brandywine is accessible to many walks of life and gives you a break from the busier areas.
Overall I love living in Wilmington. I am currently 24 still living with my parents, so it can be hard finding an inexpensive apartment, but there is so much to do in Wilmington and I love that businesses are open late. It’s nice being close to Philadelphia and West Chester, there’s always something to do. I also love the people in this area. I have been living and working in Wilmington for 6 years now, and I have met some of my best friends at the jobs I’ve worked. Customers are always nice. Overall I think Wilmington is a great place to live.