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The Highlands
Wilmington
About the neighborhood
The Highlands offers a tranquil neighborhood with convenient access to public green spaces that encourage outdoor relaxation and calm. A variety of housing options include spacious two- and three-bedroom townhouses, large apartment buildings, and single detached homes. Numerous local businesses, cafes, and dining establishments provide appealing choices for dining and shopping close by. The area features several primary and secondary schools, both public and private, located nearby for ease of access. Efficient bicycle infrastructure supports convenient transportation within the neighborhood. Many homes are also situated within a short drive to highways, making travel accessible and parking straightforward in this peaceful community setting.
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Characteristics
Transportation
Getting around as a pedestrian is feasible for residents in this area; many daily needs can be met without a car, and various businesses are reasonably close by. Cycling is also easy in The Highlands. The car is often the best transportation option in this part of the city. Most real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, and parking is generally easy. However, public transit riders may find few options in The Highlands due to the infrequent service. Thankfully, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most properties.
Services
In this area, locals will typically be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without needing a car. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of food, it is typically possible for home buyers in this area to do grocery shopping without a car. Moreover, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also convenient to reach a variety of clothing stores without a vehicle.
Character
The Highlands has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, finding one of the about 10 nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. The Highlands is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Accessing green spaces, like Rockford Park and Bancroft Mills, is very easy from a large number of locations in the neighborhood since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to explore.
Car friendly7.0
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.6
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly6.8
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly3.2
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants7.8
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries7.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping7.0
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes5.6
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.8
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant4.0
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $111,858
- Median Household Income
- $142,683
Housing Type
- 27.5% SINGLE DETACHED
- 35.8% SEMI DETACHED
- 6.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 6.5% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 24.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 27.5%
- Semi detached
- 35.8%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 6.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 6.5%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 24.2%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 53.1%
- 0 to 4
- 3.9%
- 5 to 9
- 5.5%
- 10 to 14
- 5.7%
- 15 to 19
- 3.3%
- 20 to 24
- 3.2%
- 25 to 29
- 5.8%
- 30 to 34
- 3.8%
- 35 to 39
- 1.8%
- 40 to 44
- 6.7%
- 45 to 49
- 2.8%
- 50 to 54
- 10.0%
- 55 to 59
- 7.4%
- 60 to 64
- 6.6%
- 65 to 69
- 13.5%
- 70 to 74
- 10.9%
- 75 to 79
- 4.8%
- 80 to 84
- 2.9%
- 85 and over
- 1.8%
Education Level
- 0.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 11.0% HIGH SCHOOL
- 5.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 5.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 37.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 20.7% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 13.7% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 6.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.4%
- High School
- 11.0%
- Some college, no degree
- 5.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 5.1%
- Bachelor's degree
- 37.0%
- Master's degree
- 20.7%
- Professional degree
- 13.7%
- PhD
- 6.2%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 2.1% TRANSIT
- 76.0% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 2.1%
- Drive
- 76.0%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 21.9%
Comparable Listings in The Highlands
3D Virtual Tour
7 ROCKFORD RD APT C14WILMINGTON, DE 19806
2
2
1,121 SQ FT
Listing by Real Broker, Llc
MLS® #: DENC2110696
New Listing
New Listing
7 ROCKFORD RD APT F1WILMINGTON, DE 19806
2
2
970 SQ FT
Listing by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
MLS® #: DENC2111418
New Listing
45 HILL RDWILMINGTON, DE 19806
4
5
3,325 SQ FT
Listing by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
MLS® #: DENC2109524
New Listing
Virtual Tour
1405 RIVERVIEW AVEWILMINGTON, DE 19806
4
4
2,641 SQ FT
Listing by Iron Valley Real Estate at the Beach
MLS® #: DENC2111172
Updated
Contingent
2401 PENNSYLVANIA AVE APT 1403WILMINGTON, DE 19806
1
1
N/A
Listing by Delaware Homes Inc
MLS® #: DENC2108182
Virtual Tour
Pending
2401 PENNSYLVANIA AVE APT 1015WILMINGTON, DE 19806
1
1
N/A
Listing by Compass
MLS® #: DENC2109398
New Listing
124 BANCROFT MILLS RD # 13WILMINGTON, DE 19806
3
5
3,875 SQ FT
Listing by Delaware Homes Inc
MLS® #: DENC2111670
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