Question 1

Is Seaford, DE or Wilmington, DE cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Wilmington, DE is cheaper. The median home price in Seaford, DE is approximately $241,100 and in Wilmington, DE it is approximately $166,300 — a difference of $74,800.

Question 2

Is Seaford, DE or Wilmington, DE safer?

Accepted Answer

Seaford, DE scores higher on safety. Seaford, DE has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Wilmington, DE has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Seaford, DE or Wilmington, DE more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Wilmington, DE is more walkable. Seaford, DE has a Walk Score of 16/100 and Wilmington, DE has a Walk Score of 38/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Seaford, DE or Wilmington, DE?

Accepted Answer

Wilmington, DE has higher-rated schools. Seaford, DE has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Wilmington, DE has a rating of 7.6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Seaford, DE or Wilmington, DE?

Accepted Answer

If budget is your top priority, consider moving to Wilmington, but be aware that it comes with limited walkability and a high unemployment rate. If you're seeking a lower-cost area with a little more convenience and amenities, look at Seaford. However, Seaford's flood risk and poor mobility might offset its affordability.

Category	Seaford, DE	Wilmington, DE
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$241K	$166K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$62K ✓ Higher income	$42K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	16/100	38/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	60 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	budget buyersfamilies seeking affordable housingretirees looking for low cost of living	Budget rentersFamilies seeking good schoolsCar commuters

Seaford, DE vs Wilmington, DE

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