Happy Valley, Wilmington, DE
Living in Happy Valley
Bikeability60
Walkability89
Commute60
Public Transit66
Affordability100
Public Safety24
Airports50
Hospitals27
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation-754 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
26%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black26%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Households
Family household26%
Householder living alone61%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation5%
Walked11%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$267kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$967Median Monthly Rent+$205 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached31%
1 unit, detached2%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas47%
Crime
Violent Crime in Happy Valley
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in Happy Valley
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%
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 Happy Valley
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding72
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding27
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Happy Valley, Wilmington, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Happy Valley, Wilmington, DE
Ursuline Academy (Pk-12)
0 miles, SW
Padua Academy
0 miles, SW
Sharon Temple Adventist School
1 miles, E
Salesianum School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Happy Valley, Wilmington, DE
Wilmington University
5 miles, S
Goldey-Beacom College
7 miles, W
Strayer University-Delaware
7 miles, SW
Neumann University
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Happy Valley, Wilmington, DE
St Francis Hospital
1 miles, SW
Alfred I Dupont Hospital for Children
2 miles, N
Delaware Psychiatric Center
4 miles, S
Rockford Center
7 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Happy Valley, Wilmington, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
19 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
53 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
56 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
62 miles, N