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Little Italy
Wilmington
About the neighborhood
Little Italy offers a vibrant neighborhood with a variety of housing options, from townhouses to spacious duplexes and lofts. Its longstanding architectural character features many homes built before the 1960s, giving the area unique charm and appeal. Residents have convenient access to public green spaces, providing pleasant outdoor environments nearby. Local businesses, including numerous restaurants and cafes, contribute to a lively atmosphere throughout the day. Educational institutions, including primary and high schools, are easily accessible. The neighborhood benefits from several bus lines and proximity to highways, making transportation convenient for various commuting preferences. This area presents an inviting place with diverse housing and local amenities.
Highlights
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Characteristics
Transportation
Most houses for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are very convenient for pedestrians; running daily errands is easy without the use of a car, and plenty of businesses are close by. In contrast, bicycling is occasionally challenging in this area since riding a bike is made arduous by the often hilly topography, and there are a limited number of bike lanes. The transit access in this part of Wilmington is not especially convenient. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner. On the other hand, Little Italy is car friendly. Nearby highways are very easy to access from anywhere in Little Italy.
Services
A grocery store is generally accessible within a very short distance from any location in Little Italy. Moreover, there are over 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops to benefit from in Little Italy. It is also a rather short distance to a good variety of clothing stores. Concerning education, residents will find that no matter where their home is located in Little Italy, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.
Character
Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Little Italy. This part of Wilmington has numerous places for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though a limited selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are lots of people around most of the time, and with its approximately 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Getting to green spaces is very easy from the majority of locations in the neighborhood since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to check out.
Car friendly6.0
Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible
Cycling friendly4.8
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly8.0
Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk
Transit friendly4.8
Transit is available for most trips
Restaurants8.6
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Groceries9.0
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping7.8
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes6.4
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet4.2
Some sources of noise nearby
Nightlife8.6
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Vibrant5.0
Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $31,775
- Median Household Income
- $50,861
Housing Type
- 6.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 65.6% SEMI DETACHED
- 13.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 5.3% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 9.4% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 6.0%
- Semi detached
- 65.6%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 13.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 5.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 9.4%
- Mobile
- 0.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 35.1%
- 0 to 4
- 7.5%
- 5 to 9
- 7.5%
- 10 to 14
- 9.2%
- 15 to 19
- 1.9%
- 20 to 24
- 6.6%
- 25 to 29
- 8.3%
- 30 to 34
- 13.2%
- 35 to 39
- 7.1%
- 40 to 44
- 6.7%
- 45 to 49
- 4.2%
- 50 to 54
- 5.6%
- 55 to 59
- 5.9%
- 60 to 64
- 3.2%
- 65 to 69
- 2.8%
- 70 to 74
- 4.6%
- 75 to 79
- 1.7%
- 80 to 84
- 0.9%
- 85 and over
- 2.8%
Education Level
- 13.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 31.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 16.9% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 4.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 18.4% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 2.9% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 13.0%
- High School
- 31.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 16.9%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 4.1%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18.4%
- Master's degree
- 11.4%
- Professional degree
- 2.2%
- PhD
- 2.9%
Commute Mode
- 10.9% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 11.6% TRANSIT
- 57.5% DRIVE
- 0.4% OTHER
- Foot
- 10.9%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 11.6%
- Drive
- 57.5%
- Other
- 0.4%
- None
- 19.4%
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