Wawaset, Wilmington, DE
Living in Wawaset
Bikeability41
Walkability44
Commute75
Public Transit54
Affordability65
Public Safety43
Airports50
Hospitals27
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5kPopulation+52 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
45%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black18%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$92kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation5%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$310kMedian Home Value+$7k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$614 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached55%
1 unit, detached19%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wawaset
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in Wawaset
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump30%
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 Wawaset
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding72
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding27
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wawaset, Wilmington, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wawaset, Wilmington, DE
Harvest Christian Academy - Wilmington
1 miles, S
Padua Academy
1 miles, SE
Tower Hill School
1 miles, N
St Ann School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wawaset, Wilmington, DE
Wilmington University
5 miles, S
Goldey-Beacom College
6 miles, W
Strayer University-Delaware
7 miles, SW
University of Delaware
11 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wawaset, Wilmington, DE
St Francis Hospital
1 miles, SE
Alfred I Dupont Hospital for Children
2 miles, NE
Delaware Psychiatric Center
4 miles, S
Rockford Center
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wawaset, Wilmington, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
19 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
54 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
57 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
62 miles, N