Townsend, DE
Living in Townsend
Bikeability
9
Walkability
5
Commute
18
Public Transit
19
Affordability
26
Public Safety
82
Airports
73
Hospitals
21
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.4k
Population
+1k (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
39%
College-Educated
+18% (2010–19)
88%
Family Households
+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black34%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate30%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household88%
Householder living alone7%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$119k
Median Household Income
+$28k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
37 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office22%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$332k
Median Home Value
+$42k (2010–19)
72%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k
Median Monthly Rent
-$10 (2010–19)
93%
Owner-Occupied
+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200951%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K46%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas4%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Townsend
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in Townsend
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 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 | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Townsend
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding72
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding27
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Townsend, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Townsend, DE
St Andrew's School
2 miles, N
St Annes Episcopal School
3 miles, N
Gem School Inc (The)
3 miles, NW
Smyrna Christian School
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Townsend, DE
Delaware State University
17 miles, SE
Wesley College
19 miles, SE
University of Delaware
19 miles, N
Strayer University-Delaware
20 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Townsend, DE
Union Hospital of Cecil County
16 miles, NW
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
17 miles, N
Salem Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Christiana Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Townsend, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
40 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
60 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
76 miles, NE