Living in Wilmington (Delaware)
Wilmington (Delaware) is a large place in Delaware, United States, home to 70,898 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 27%, #1,723 of 6,413), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 28%, #4,600 of 16,523), business owners (top 35%, #4,122 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wilmington (Delaware)
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The Delaware Bay is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater Philadelphia, 43 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 21 min and sets around 22:41; in late June it sets around 2:34.
How Wilmington (Delaware) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Delaware | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 43 | #7,638 of 11,898 | #17 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #4,472 of 9,771 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,672 of 8,006 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,775 of 6,237 | #12 of 19 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,081 of 9,474 | #14 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 54 | #6,218 of 9,474 | #17 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #4,755 of 10,762 | #13 of 30 | Map |
| Single professional | 52 | #2,710 of 4,537 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,324 of 7,271 | #13 of 20 | Map |
| Commuter | 54 | #5,103 of 6,227 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,405 of 8,006 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #6,173 of 12,111 | #2 of 37 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 65 | #2,547 of 7,271 | #1 of 20 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,713 of 9,474 | #14 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 33 | #14,469 of 18,063 | #52 of 54 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #4,600 of 16,523 | #16 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #14,947 of 18,063 | #52 of 54 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #5,015 of 16,523 | #12 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #2,575 of 21,167 | #1 of 55 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #7,730 of 12,111 | #20 of 37 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,723 of 6,413 | #5 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 62 | #4,122 of 12,111 | #2 of 37 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,821 of 4,750 | #1 of 3 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Edgemoor 4 km
- Elsmere (Delaware) 4 km
- Wilmington Manor 7 km
- Carneys Point 8 km
- Claymont 10 km
- New Castle (Delaware) 10 km
- Pennsville 11 km
- Pike Creek Valley 13 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.