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Wilmington, DE 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Wilmington
While it's not your typical state for retirement, many active adult communities near Wilmington, DE are becoming popular. Developers know that empty nesters and retirees want to…
While it's not your typical state for retirement, many active adult communities near Wilmington, DE are becoming popular. Developers know that empty nesters and retirees want to be close to their hometowns, families, and jobs. Wilmington, Delaware and New Castle County are home to many 55+ active lifestyle and low-maintenance communities. Active adult communities in Wilmington, DE enjoy living in a state rich with history, attractions, and a four-season climate.
Wilmington Climate & Geography
Residents of 55+ communities in Wilmington, Delaware, enjoy a four-season climate. While winters are cool to cold, summers are hot and humid. The average low temperature in January is 24 degrees Fahrenheit while the average high in July is 86 degrees. The average precipitation for the year is about 43 inches and average snowfall is 20 inches per year. Active lifestyle communities in Wilmington are located within the largest city of the state. It has a total area of 17 square miles; of which 10.9 square miles is land and 6.2 is water. Situated about 25 miles southwest of Philadelphia, it sits at the connection of the Christina and Delaware Rivers. Greenville, Elsmere, Newport, Talleyville, New Castle, and Bellefonte surround Wilmington in Delaware as well as Penns Grove and Pennsville in New Jersey.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment m In Wilmington
Active adult homebuyers are drawn to all of the great arts and entertainment opportunities in Wilmington. The city's entertainment and annual events include Art on the Town, Wilmington Children's Choir, In the Square Summer Lunchtime Concerts, DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Riverfront Blues Festival, Fringe Wilmington Festival, and Caroling on the Square. There are over a dozen museums in Wilmington. The Delaware Museum of Natural History, Delaware History Museum, Delaware Children's Museum and Delaware Art Museum are just a few of many. Recreation is also abundant for active adults living in a Wilmington, DE 55+ community. Wilmington is home to Brandywine Park, Brandywine Zoo, Baynard Stadium, Alapocas Woods Natural Area, H. Fletcher Brown Park, and Rockford Park.
Wilmington Cost of Living & Taxes
While the cost of utilities, healthcare, and groceries are higher than the national average, the overall cost of living index in Wilmington is lower than the state and national average. The cost of living within an adult community located in Wilmington is six percent less than the Delaware average and two percent less than the national average. While the income tax rate is higher than normal, Delaware does not tax on sales.
Health Care In Wilmington
There are 12 hospitals throughout the state of Delaware, two of which are highly ranked. Christiana Care in Newark and Bayhealth in Dover have been recognized for specialties in different categories. Within Wilmington, active adults have access to St. Francis Hospital, the Wilmington VA Medical Center, and Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wilmington, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 7 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Wilmington has 31 homes, the largest has 192 homes, and the average communities consists of 112 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Wilmington. The most recent communities started in Wilmington include The Parke at Foulkstone, Columbia Place, The Courtyards at Brandywine. There are also 2 communities in Wilmington that offer new construction homes, including Columbia Place, The Parke at Foulkstone.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Wilmington. Approximately 28.6% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Columbia Place is a gated communities with 61 homes, and The Courtyards at Brandywine is another gated communities with 184 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Wilmington stay on the market for around 367 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $589,777, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Columbia Place average around $1,038,368, while homes in The Village of Rocky Run average around $544,950.
28 communities near Wilmington
37 homes near Wilmington
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2 beds
|3 baths
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,425 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,468 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,890 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,535 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,800 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,075 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,502 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,650 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,240 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,118 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,800 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,503 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,600 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wilmington, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 7 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Wilmington has 31 homes, the largest has 192 homes, and the average communities consists of 112 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Wilmington. The most recent communities started in Wilmington include The Parke at Foulkstone, Columbia Place, The Courtyards at Brandywine. There are also 2 communities in Wilmington that offer new construction homes, including Columbia Place, The Parke at Foulkstone.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Wilmington. Approximately 28.6% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Columbia Place is a gated communities with 61 homes, and The Courtyards at Brandywine is another gated communities with 184 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Wilmington stay on the market for around 367 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $589,777, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Columbia Place average around $1,038,368, while homes in The Village of Rocky Run average around $544,950.
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