At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$38,002 per capita
Home Value
$221,300
Zillow: $405,376
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
1,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Christiana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Christiana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Christiana a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Christiana residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,002. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Christiana is $221,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,376. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Christiana reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,289/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Christiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Christiana has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population946
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,785/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$38,002
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,300
Rent$1,233
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$405,376
Housing Units348
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property1,289/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault86/100K
Burglary515/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation472 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Christiana was founded in 1833.
The median home in Christiana was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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