Washington Heights
Wilmington
About the neighborhood
Washington Heights offers a variety of housing options including townhouses, large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes, with choices ranging from lofts to spacious units. The neighborhood benefits from thoughtfully developed bicycling infrastructure, making bike trips convenient and accessible. Nearby parks in surrounding areas provide ample green space that residents can access easily from most locations. Convenient access to supermarkets and restaurants ensures daily necessities and dining options are close at hand. Additionally, local public schools are situated within easy reach, providing educational opportunities near the neighborhood. A few bus lines pass through Washington Heights, offering transit options for various destinations.
Highlights
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Characteristics
Transportation
The bike is a good means of transportation in Washington Heights because this area boasts good bicycling infrastructure. Washington Heights is also rather conducive to pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are moderately close at hand. Commuting by transit can be at times challenging in this part of Wilmington by reason of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, there are around 20 bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and bus stops are typically very close by. However, driving is a reasonably good transportation option in Washington Heights. Nearby highways are very easy to reach from any location in Washington Heights.
Services
Residents will appreciate that wherever their property is located in Washington Heights, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to eating, the closest supermarket in Washington Heights is usually only a very short trip away. Moreover, those who appreciate dining out won't have to travel far in Washington Heights, where around 40 restaurants and a few cafes are available. Home buyers benefit from a fair number of clothing stores within a short distance.
Character
Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Washington Heights. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite lively around its busier streets, and with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located relatively close by. However, there are approximately 10 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, including Brandywine Park and Kentmere Parkway and Brandywine Park, and they are especially well-distributed, which makes them very easy to access.
Car friendly5.6
Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible
Cycling friendly5.8
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly7.6
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly4.4
Transit is available for most trips
Restaurants8.0
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Groceries8.8
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping7.6
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes5.4
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet3.8
Multiple sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.0
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant4.4
Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $41,074
- Median Household Income
- $36,649
Housing Type
- 11.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 40.3% SEMI DETACHED
- 22.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 7.8% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 18.7% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 11.4%
- Semi detached
- 40.3%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 22.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 7.8%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 18.7%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 38.4%
- 0 to 4
- 2.9%
- 5 to 9
- 0.0%
- 10 to 14
- 0.0%
- 15 to 19
- 11.5%
- 20 to 24
- 2.5%
- 25 to 29
- 12.6%
- 30 to 34
- 13.6%
- 35 to 39
- 9.7%
- 40 to 44
- 1.1%
- 45 to 49
- 0.3%
- 50 to 54
- 8.3%
- 55 to 59
- 7.8%
- 60 to 64
- 9.0%
- 65 to 69
- 6.6%
- 70 to 74
- 3.5%
- 75 to 79
- 7.4%
- 80 to 84
- 1.5%
- 85 and over
- 2.2%
Education Level
- 4.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 60.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 7.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 1.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 22.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 4.4%
- High School
- 60.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 7.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 1.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22.1%
- Master's degree
- 4.4%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 1.8% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 21.9% TRANSIT
- 66.8% DRIVE
- 1.1% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.8%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 21.9%
- Drive
- 66.8%
- Other
- 1.1%
- None
- 8.7%
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2
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MLS® #: DENC2108444
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3
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MLS® #: DENC2106176
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3
2
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Listing by Samson Properties of De, Llc
MLS® #: DENC2108102
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3
1
1,325 SQ FT
Listing by Bhhs Fox & Roach-greenville
MLS® #: DENC2105968
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2423 N MADISON STWILMINGTON, DE 19802
5
N/A
2,675 SQ FT
Listing by Realty Mark Cityscape
MLS® #: DENC2112648
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