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Smyrna, DE
Smyrna · Kent County · DE 19977
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$290K
Median Price
14/100
Walk Score
8.1/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
B+Schools
81/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
14/100
WYLT Score69/100
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 qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Smyrna, DE
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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