The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Living in The Highlands
Bikeability
39
Walkability
50
Commute
81
Public Transit
50
Affordability
23
Public Safety
50
Airports
50
Hospitals
27
Colleges
78
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.6k
Population
+271 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$115k
Median Household Income
-$3.3k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more25%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation4%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$477k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k
Median Monthly Rent
+$614 (2010–19)
71%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached39%
1 unit, detached34%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Highlands
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in The Highlands
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Highlands
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding72
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding27
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
St Ann School
0 miles, SE
Tower Hill School
0 miles, W
Wilmington Friends School
1 miles, E
Padua Academy
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Wilmington University
6 miles, S
Goldey-Beacom College
7 miles, W
Strayer University-Delaware
7 miles, SW
Neumann University
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
St Francis Hospital
1 miles, S
Alfred I Dupont Hospital for Children
1 miles, NE
Delaware Psychiatric Center
4 miles, S
Rockford Center
7 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
19 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
53 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
57 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
62 miles, N