Smyrna, Smyrna DE — neighborhood review

Smyrna, DE

Smyrna · Kent County · DE 19977

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$341K

Median Price

47/100

Walk Score

7.7/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
77/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
DWalkability
47/100
WYLT Score74/100

Our Take

Smyrna offers solid public schools and a modest median home price, but it’s a car‑centric, low‑walkability town with limited transit and nightlife. The cost of living edges up against median income, and there’s little variety in local amenities.

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The Good

  • Strong public school ratings (average 8.1)
  • Median home price is below the national average for a town of this size
  • Reasonably low property taxes for Delaware
  • Quiet residential streets with a small-town feel

Real Talk

  • !Walk Score of 14 means almost all errands require a car
  • !Median household income (≈$72k) barely keeps up with the home price to income ratio of ~4
  • !Very limited public transit options and no bike infrastructure
  • !Local dining and nightlife options are sparse; best for quiet, family life rather than urban excitement
  • $Homeowners Association fees in many subdivisions
  • $Higher than average property insurance due to potential storm damage
  • $Maintenance costs for older single‑family homes

Best For

Families looking for good schoolsCommuters to PhiladelphiaRemote workers wanting a quiet suburbRetirees preferring a small-town atmosphere

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Smyrna, DE

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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