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Historic area near city amenities
Nestled between the Delaware River and Interstate 95, Collins Park in New Castle offers a comfortable place to live, entrenched in history and the state's business-friendly climate. Bounded partly by the Interstate 295 corridor and the Delaware Memorial Bridge, Collins Park is a mix of residential neighborhoods and industrial parks with warehouses and light manufacturing centers. However, its historic downtown district on the riverfront gives the community charm. Low state taxes also help bring in new residents and businesses. "Old New Castle, which is a cute historic area, is really close," says Michael Wilson, an associate broker with Fox-Roach-Greenville Realty. "A lot of people are coming from nearby metropolitan areas, whether it's Philly, Baltimore, or D.C. Real estate taxes are low, and there's no sales tax here. When you compare us to other areas, we're very well-priced. Delaware is a great place to retire."
Split-levels and ranch style homes
Home prices in Collins Park start at around $150,000 to $200,000 for modest ranch-style homes with about 900 square feet of living space. Most of the homes here were built in the 1950s when they tended to be smaller, more contemporary split-levels and ranchers spanning 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. These homes mark the top of the local housing market at around $300,000 to $370,000.
Row of colonial style homes in Collins Park.
Many locals in Collins Park support Philly sports teams.
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An aerial look over Collins Park with the Wilmington skyline in the distance.
Bus stops and nearby roadways
On New Castle Avenue and Landers Lane, two of the community's main thoroughfares, commuters and shoppers can board regional DART buses to reach downtown New Castle and nearby Wilmington, the state's largest city.
Jessop's Tavern offers themed dining
At Jessop's Tavern, one of the many restaurants downtown, servers wearing tri-corner hats and other colonial garb bring out dishes on large paddle-style serving boards. Collins Park residents can skip shopping for groceries and other essentials, as retailers like Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar and a Super G Market grocery store are all within the neighborhood along New Castle Avenue.
Taqueria Atexquita in Collins Park is a great spot for a quick and delicious lunch.
A Jamaican food truck at the edge of Collins Park in New Castle Plaza.
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Rogers Manor Park and Deemers Beach
On the other side of I-295, families and individuals visit the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center to borrow books and attend community classes and other events. In the namesake Collins Park and nearby Rogers Manor Park, folks bring their children and dogs to enjoy the playgrounds and open green surrounded by trees. Veterans Memorial Park in the community also draws to its plaza and nature grove that features tributes and commemorations to people who served in the armed forces. The downtown area is also renowned for outdoor recreation because of its proximity to the water. At New Castle Battery Park, you can cast a line on the pier or enjoy lunch while appreciating waterfront views. From the park, a secluded trail parallels the river to Deemers Beach, a rocky strip popular among anglers and cyclists.
The Veterans Memorial Park just outside of Collins Park has walking trails through beautiful sculptures and memorials to U.S. Military Veterans.
A Korean War Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park just outside of Collins Park.
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Team-driven teaching in school district
Like other schools in the Colonial School District, New Castle Elementary is known for its team-driven teaching approach, called "the Power of We." Teachers structure their lessons through a non-hierarchical system to provide students with innovative learning pathways, access and opportunity. Niche gives the elementary school a C-plus rating. At the secondary level, Niche gives Calvin R. McCullough Middle School a C rating and William Penn High School a B.
Separation Day
Settlers founded New Castle in 1651 and later made it the capital of the Delaware colony about a decade later. In June each year, the city celebrates Separation Day with parades, festival events and a fireworks show to recognize when Delaware split from Pennsylvania to declare its independence from the British.
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Parks in this Area
Battery Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Parking Lot
Castle Hills Park
Lt. Joseph L. Szczerba Memorial Park at Penn Acres
Playground
Garfield Park Activity Center
James Rogers Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Deemer's Beach
Trails
Beach
Ocean
Veterans Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
36 min drive
Bus
Constitution Blvd & Monitcello Blvd
Bus
Lukens Dr & Op 2 Lukens Dr
Bus
Landers Ln & Glen Ave
Bus
Landers Ln & New Castle Ave
Bus
Landers Ln & Op East Ave
Bus
New Castle Ave & Cherry Ln
Bus
Lukens Dr & Op 55 Lukens Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Collins Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Collins Park, New Castle sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Collins Park, New Castle over the last 12 months is $305,218, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,363
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,670
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,789
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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