Highland Acres, DE
Living in Highland Acres
Bikeability50
Walkability31
Commute71
Public Transit19
Affordability50
Public Safety76
Airports89
Hospitals22
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.4kPopulation+15 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated
79%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black15%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$6.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector67%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$254kMedian Home Value+$9.2k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$770Median Monthly Rent-$37 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas6%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland Acres
United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32
Property Crime in Highland Acres
United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%
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 Highland Acres
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland Acres, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland Acres, DE
Calvary Christian Academy
0 miles, NE
Dover First Christian School
2 miles, N
Dover First Christian School
2 miles, N
Central De Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Highland Acres, DE
Wesley College
3 miles, N
Delaware State University
5 miles, N
Washington College
30 miles, W
Wilmington University
39 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland Acres, DE
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
2 miles, N
Dover Behavioral Health System
3 miles, NE
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
17 miles, SE
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
29 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Highland Acres, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
54 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
56 miles, NE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
84 miles, W