Kent Acres, DE

Living in Kent Acres

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 37
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 65
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Schools 45
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Residents

2.5k Population +530 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black30%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial9%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income -$16k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -14% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government1%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$213k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$971 Median Monthly Rent +$195 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K9%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas22%
Utility gas31%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kent Acres

United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32

Property Crime in Kent Acres

United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 5
Feb 36 3 6
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 38 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kent Acres

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kent Acres, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kent Acres, DE

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Holy Cross School
1 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Kent Acres, DE

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Wesley College
2 miles, N
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Washington College
30 miles, W
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Wilmington University
38 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kent Acres, DE

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Airports

Airports near Kent Acres, DE