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Magnolia, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
237 Population 1,185/sq mi density
$116,667 Median Income $32,548 per capita
$208,900 Home Value $409,440 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$116,667 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,900 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,667
55% above
$32,548 per capita
Home Value
$208,900
26% below
Zillow: $409,440
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
13% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
737/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
4% above
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Magnolia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
155%
Home Value
74%
Rent
113%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Magnolia residents earn a median household income of $116,667 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,548. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magnolia is $208,900 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,440. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 737/100K.

Education

35.2% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population237
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density1,185/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,667
Per Capita$32,548
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,900
Rent$1,313
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$409,440
Housing Units111
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property737/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation26 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+25.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Magnolia was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.