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Ardencroft, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Delaware County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
187 Population 2,078/sq mi density
$125,125 Median Income $67,728 per capita
$422,800 Home Value $390,109 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,637 Violent Crime/100K 5,250 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$422,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,637 violent crimes/100K (331% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ardencroft, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,125
67% above
$67,728 per capita
Home Value
$422,800
50% above
Zillow: $390,109
Violent Crime
1,637/100K
331% above
5,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.1%
96% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Ardencroft Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ardencroft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
167%
Home Value
150%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
196%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
431%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ardencroft a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ardencroft residents earn a median household income of $125,125 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,728. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ardencroft is $422,800 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,109. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Ardencroft reports 1,637 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 331% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,250/100K.

Education

66.1% of adults in Ardencroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ardencroft has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population187
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density2,078/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,125
Per Capita$67,728
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$422,800
Rent
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$390,109
Housing Units98
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,637/100K
Property5,250/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation237 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Ardencroft was built in 1960.
39.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.