What are the schools like in Wilmington Manor, DE?

School district data for Wilmington Manor is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wilmington Manor?

The median household income in Wilmington Manor, DE is $72,432 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Wilmington Manor, DE?

Wilmington Manor has an average high temperature of 41.4°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

Wilmington Manor, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wilmington Manor, DE affordable or expensive?

Wilmington Manor's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilmington Manor is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,700 and the median rent is $1,078 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wilmington Manor, DE?

Wilmington Manor has a violent crime rate of 311.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1264.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilmington Manor, DE a Good Place to Live?

Wilmington Manor is a small town of 8,260 in Delaware, with a median household income of $72,432 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Wilmington Manor stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wilmington Manor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wilmington Manor city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Wilmington Manor's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilmington Manor costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wilmington Manor, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,078	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,432	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wilmington Manor's violent crime rate is 311.9 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

311.9 /100k

Property Crime

1264.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wilmington Manor, DE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilmington Manor sees average highs of 41.4°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilmington Manor, DE
Average High — January	41.4°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Wilmington Manor, DE	National Avg
Population	8,260	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.7%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Castle, DE 1 mi Newport, DE 2 mi Elsmere, DE 4 mi Wilmington, DE 4 mi Pennsville, NJ 5 mi

Wilmington Manor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilmington Manor, DE affordable or expensive?

Wilmington Manor's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wilmington Manor roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $198,700 and median rent is $1,078/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilmington Manor, DE?

Wilmington Manor's violent crime rate is 311.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1264.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilmington Manor?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wilmington Manor, DE a good place to live?

Wilmington Manor, DE has a population of 8,260, a median household income of $72,432, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wilmington Manor?

Wilmington Manor averages 41.4°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wilmington Manor?

The population of Wilmington Manor, Delaware is 8,260 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilmington Manor?

Key numbers for living in Wilmington Manor: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $198,700, median household income $72,432, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilmington Manor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.