Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Tropical Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brew HaHa!
Coffee Shop
Cafe Valentina
Coffee Shop
Tony's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Wilmington & Western Railroad
Attraction
Newark Arts Alliance
Theatre Arts
Main Street Movies 5
Cinema
Newark Arts Alliance
Art Gallery
Cinemark Movies 10
Cinema
Chapel Street Players
Theatre Arts
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (8) F
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Polly Drummond Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Country Maid
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
McGlynn's Pub
Bar
tierra mexi-cali grill
Fast Food
Valley Liquors
Alcohol
Famous Mike's Tavern
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
IHOP
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Famous John’s Tavern
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Bruster's Ice Cream
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rackers
Bar
Casapulla’s Subs
Fast Food
Desserts by Dana
Sweets
Saladworks
Fast Food
Olé Tapas & Steaks
Fast Food
Onino’s
Fast Food
The Meadows Frozen Custard
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Truly Yoga
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Western Family YMCA
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Chinese American Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Empowered Yoga
Gym
The Awareness Center
Gym
Fusion Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Zingo's
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Cheese Chalet
Cheese
Newark Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Asia Supermarket
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Pure Bread
Bakery
La Simpatica
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Gigante
Grocery Store
Wang's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Newark Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Bings Bakery
Bakery
Mi Ranchito
Grocery Store
Parks (5) C-
Deacons Walk Park
Park
Carousel Farm Park
Park
Carousel Park and Equestrian Center
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Wood Creek
Park
Weather Hill Farm Park
Park
Alcott Dr Park
Park
Paper Mill Park
Park
Grenden Farms Park
Park
Lindell Hill Park
Park
White Clay Creek State Park
Park
Limestone Acres Park
Park
Sherwood II
Park
Mendenhall Village Park
Park
Delcaste Recreation Area
Park
Delcastle Recreation Park
Park
Sherwood Park
Park
New Castle County Dunlinden Park
Park
MARSHALLTON HIGHTS PARK
Park
Rutherford Park
Park
Ridgewater Park
Park
Stafford Park
Park
Karpinski Park
Park
White Clay Creek State Park & White Clay Creek National Wild & Scenic River
Park
Dorothy Miller Park
Park
Shops (10) F
Penache
Hairdresser
Henry's Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
The Old Lamplighter
Gift Shop
Headquarters II
Hairdresser
Once Upon A Child
Clothing
Jade's Nails
Beauty
Karen Optical
Optician
Heart and Home
Gift Shop
California Sun Tanning
Beauty
Maureen's Hair Salon & Day Spa
Beauty
Perry Anthony Salon & spa
Beauty
Bliss Nails
Beauty
Twisted Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Pike Creek Crossing
Convenience Store
Amstel Barbershop
Hairdresser
Ferris Home Improvements
Interior Decoration
Wawa
Convenience Store
Shore Stop
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Speedy Mart
Convenience Store
Ruby’s Mexican Store
Convenience Store
Aspire Wellness
Nutrition Supplements
Trilogy Salon & Day Spa
Beauty
Unique Image
Clothing
B-tan Tanning Salon
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Pike Creek Valley.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
DART Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Pike Creek Valley is 114/100 - which is 5% higher than Delaware.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Pike Creek Valley crime rates are 1,885 per 100k, which is 20% lower than Delaware
Property Crime
1,577 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
308 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A

The median income in Pike Creek Valley is $76,429 - which is 25% higher than Delaware.
Med. Household Income
$76,429 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Mill Creek Fire Company Station 2
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Epoch Chiropractic
Doctor
Pike Creek Dental
Dentist
Pike Creek Sports Medicine Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Passport Health
Doctor
HealthCare Center at Christiana
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mill Creek Fire Company
Fire Station
ChristianaCare Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute
Clinic
Mill Creek Fire Company Station 21
Fire Station
Rockford Center: Gupta Saurabh MD
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Christiana Hospital
Hospital
Medical Arts Pavilion 1
Clinic
Surgicenter
Clinic
Medical Arts Pavilion 2
Clinic
Hockessin Dental
Dentist
Lantana Chiropractic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dental Associates of Delaware
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Pike Creek Valley home prices are $248,700 - which is 7% higher than Delaware
Home Price
$248,700 A
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C+

The Pike Creek Valley graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Delaware
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Linden Hill Elementary School
Skyline Middle School
Heritage Elementary School
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
Towle Institute
Dickinson (John) High School
The Independence School
Limestone Hills Day School
Meadowood Program
Forest Oak Elementary School
Shue-Medill Middle School
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center
St John The Beloved School
Wilmington Junior Academy
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Brandywine Springs School
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Stanton Middle School
North Star Elementary School
Tutor Time Child Care
Cacc Montessori School
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
Islamic Academy Of Delaware
High Schools (0) F
St Mark'S High School
Towle Institute
Dickinson (John) High School
Meadowood Program
Mckean (Thomas) High School
Brennen School (The)
Delaware School For The Deaf
Newark High School
Delcastle Technical High School
Wilmington Christian School, Inc.
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ratings B+

Pike Creek Valley has an overall rating of 76% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Pike Creek Valley Area Facts

  • Pike Creek Valley has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Pike Creek Valley crime rates are 20% lower than the Delaware average
  • Cost of living in Pike Creek Valley is 5% higher than the Delaware average

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Close to Philly 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) If you are looking for a place to live that gives you a decent commute to Philly, but yet gives you a great community to reside in, then consider living in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware. I have lived here for more than 10 years and I truly feel like this is my forever home. Everyth ...Read More ing that you need is here.

The population of this area is below 11,000, so seriously, everyone seems to know everyone in this community. The best areas in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware include the local parks in which you can find multiple ways to keep yourself active. There are also various special events throughout the year that help you learn about the local history.

There are a few great dining options in this area. Many of them are family owned and offer delicious food and great service. If you are looking to rent or buy in the area, you may be pleasantly surprised at your options that are available and the prices of renting or buying is comparable to other local areas. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pike Creek Valley? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Deacons Walk Park
      Carousel Farm Park
      Carousel Park and Equestrian Center
      Heritage Park
      Wood Creek
      Weather Hill Farm Park
      Alcott Dr Park
      Paper Mill Park

      Entertainment

      Wilmington & Western Railroad
      Newark Arts Alliance
      Main Street Movies 5
      Newark Arts Alliance
      Cinemark Movies 10
      Chapel Street Players
      Bowlero

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Polly Drummond Wine & Spirits
      Country Maid
      Domino's
      McGlynn's Pub
      tierra mexi-cali grill
      Valley Liquors
      Famous Mike's Tavern

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pike Creek Valley? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Pike Creek Valley.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pike Creek Valley? The cost of living in Pike Creek Valley is 114/100 - which is 5% higher than Delaware.
      Pike Creek Valley
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Delaware
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pike Creek Valley? Pike Creek Valley crime rates are 1,885, which are 20% lower than Delaware
      Total Crime
      1,885 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Pike Creek Valley? The median income in Pike Creek Valley is $76,429 which is 25% higher than Delaware.
      Median household income
      $76,42938% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,87740% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Pike Creek Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Epoch Chiropractic

      A+ Housing

      What are Pike Creek Valley home prices? Pike Creek Valley home prices are $248,700 - which is 7% higher than Delaware
      Median home value
      $248,70035% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,28636% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Pike Creek Valley have good schools? The Pike Creek Valley graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Delaware
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Pike Creek Valley a good place to live? Pike Creek Valley has an overall rating of 76% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      5 total surveys

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