Smyrna, DE
Living in Smyrna
Bikeability26
Walkability22
Commute30
Public Transit40
Affordability55
Public Safety71
Airports88
Hospitals19
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black28%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector68%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military1%
Sales and office25%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$206kMedian Home Value-$200 (2010–19)
52%Built 2000 or Later
$917Median Monthly Rent+$181 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K31%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Smyrna
United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32
Property Crime in Smyrna
United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Smyrna
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding75
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding43
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Smyrna, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Smyrna, DE
Smyrna Christian School
2 miles, N
Kingdom Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Kenton Mennonite School
6 miles, SW
Green Hill
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Smyrna, DE
Delaware State University
8 miles, SE
Wesley College
10 miles, SE
Washington College
25 miles, W
Wilmington University
27 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Smyrna, DE
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
11 miles, SE
Dover Behavioral Health System
12 miles, SE
Salem Medical Center
23 miles, N
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Smyrna, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
45 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
56 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
80 miles, NE