Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Wilmington, DE is cheaper. The median home price in Selbyville, DE is approximately $394,000 and in Wilmington, DE it is approximately $166,300 — a difference of $227,700.

Question 2

Is Selbyville, DE or Wilmington, DE safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Selbyville, DE or Wilmington, DE more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Wilmington, DE is more walkable. Selbyville, DE has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Wilmington, DE has a Walk Score of 38/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Wilmington, DE has higher-rated schools. Selbyville, DE has a school rating of 7.3/10 and Wilmington, DE has a rating of 7.6/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

For retirement or those seeking a quiet life, Selbyville is likely a better fit, given its safety and decent schools. However, for budget-conscious households or students, Wilmington's lower housing costs might make up for its drawbacks. Ultimately, choose Selbyville for its stable environment and Selbyville might be outdone by Wilmington in terms of affordability.

Category	Selbyville, DE	Wilmington, DE
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$394K	$166K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$81K ✓ Higher income	$42K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	38/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	20 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.3/10	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	RetirementFamilyQuiet suburban lifestyle	Budget rentersFamilies seeking good schoolsCar commuters

Selbyville, DE vs Wilmington, DE

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