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Contemporary suburbs close to verdant parks and nature habitats
A leafy valley engulfed by beautiful dense woods, Pike Creek offers a serene atmosphere to call home.
“People go there for the peacefulness,” says Mary Corcoran, a Realtor with Patterson Schwartz Real Estate, “They love the walking trails, the nature, the wildlife. That’s what people are looking for there.” In Pike Creek, people live in quiet suburban single-family subdivisions and multi-family developments among rolling hills adorned in an abundance of greenery about 10 miles west of downtown Wilmington.
Pike Creek is a stone's throw away from city amenities in both Wilmington and Newark.
The Pike Creek neighborhood in Newark, Delaware is surrounded by lush greenery.
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Living near White Clay Creek State Park
There’s no shortage of nature to explore in Pike Creek, whether on foot, a bicycle or horseback. Spanning more than 200 acres, Carousel Park features a bucolic lake surrounded by open green meadows, natural wildlife habitats and an equestrian center offering lessons and therapeutic rides for people of all abilities.
Nature enthusiasts also enjoy everything White Clay Creek State Park has to offer. Anglers can cast a line in the creek, the most heavily stocked water in the state, according to Delaware State Parks. Locals can also appreciate the park’s densely wooded trails available to hikers and bikers. For even more adventure, try your hand at 18 rounds of disc golf. The community shows its support for the park during Creek Fest, an annual event starting in May with nature activities, food trucks and live music. The jams continue during the park’s summer concert series. “It’s a lot of fun,” Corcoran says. “Tons of people come out to watch local bands perform. My husband performs each year drumming for a Beatles cover band.”
Explore the miles of walking paths in White Clay Creek State Park.
The Carousel Park Equestrian Center holds classes and tours around the Park in Pike Creek.
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Spacious colonials and comfy townhouse developments
According to Corcoran, the beauty of the neighborhood makes this a highly sought-after area. In this suburban area that mostly grew in the latter half of the 20th century, spacious Colonial single-family homes and contemporary three-story brick townhouses with attached garages are set on curvilinear neighborhood streets. With a few multi-family developments in the community, too, about one-quarter of the community’s residents are renters. Mirroring local and national trends, home prices in Pike Creek are trending upward. Since January 2020, the average home value rose from $300,000 to $420,000 in February 2024. Single-family homes range from $500,000 to $700,000. Townhouses typically average around $450,000, while condos start around $150,000.
Brick colonial homes are popular in the Pike Creek neighborhood.
Newly built modern townhomes are popping up throughout the Pike Creek neighborhood.
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Local dining and shopping at PureBread and Zingo's
Limestone Road is the main thoroughfare that runs straight through the middle of town. It’s where you’ll find several shopping centers with just about everything you need, including a mix of local businesses and restaurants. PureBread Deli is a ‘paw’pular regional chain renowned for serving customers “French Poodles” and “Golden Retrievers” since 2001. (Don’t worry. Those are sandwiches made with turkey breast and other common sandwich toppings — not dog meat.)
While you can get your groceries and other household items from the ACME grocery store in the neighborhood, locals hold deep affection for Zingo’s, a local family-owned supermarket on the opposite side of Pike Creek, Corcoran says. “People who have been here forever love Zingo’s. It’s definitely a town staple.” For a broader shopping experience, head seven miles to Christiana Mall, the largest mall in the state with more than 130 stores and a Cinemark movie theater. Other retailers in the suburban retail district include Trader Joe’s, Costco and REI. The easy access to the mall area is also helpful in case of an emergency, as the ChristianaCare Hospital is near the Route 7 and Interstate 95 interchange.
PureBread Deli in Pike Creek is perfect for picking up a quick lunch.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings features a full bar in Pike Creek.
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Students split between Christina and Red Clay school districts
Students who live in the eastern section of the neighborhood are part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Those on the western side are part of the Christina School District. Red Clay students can attend Linden Hill Elementary School, which gets an A rating from Niche, before advancing to H.B. duPont Middle and John Dickinson High School. Niche gives both secondary schools a B. Students in the Christina district can go to Etta J. Wilson Elementary, Shue-Medill Middle and Newark High School. Both Wilson Elementary and Shue-Medill get a C-plus rating, while Newark earns a B. High school graduates seeking post-secondary education have the option of staying in the neighborhood by attending Goldey Beacom College, a small private college with about 1,400 students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Linden Hill Elementary has a friendly and welcoming environment for students in Pike Creek.
The John Dickinson School in Pike Creek has a 15 to 1 student-teacher ratio.
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DART buses, Amtrak trains and Avelo jets
Pike Creek is about five miles north of Downtown Newark and 10 miles west of Downtown Wilmington. To get to either one, residents can drive or catch a DART system bus, as Route 18 extends into the outer suburbs via Limestone Road and New Linden Hill Road. In either city center or at Churchman’s Crossing between them, folks can also hop on a regional SEPTA train to reach destinations in or around Philadelphia about 45 miles away. For more distant travel, people can catch an Amtrak train from Newark or Wilmington. Air travel is also an option, as Avelo Airlines jets taking off at Wilmington Airport fly direct to destinations along the East Coast, including Orlando, Charleston and Fort Lauderdale.
DART buses service the Pike Creek neighborhood with several sus stops.
The Pike Creek neighborhood is located in Newark, Delaware.
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Parks in this Area
Paper Mill Park
Middle Run Valley Park
Carousel Park New Castle County Equestrian Center
Wood Creek Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
White Clay Creek State Park
Arundel Park
Deacons Walk Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
51 min drive
Bus
Limestone Rd & Op Faith Baptist Church P&R
Bus
Newlinden Hillrd & Pk Cr Office Pla
Bus
New Linden Hill Rd & Linden Park
Bus
Kirkwood HWY & Rose Cir
Bus
New Linden Hill Rd & Skyline Dr
Bus
New Linden Hill & Henderson Hill R
Bus
Polly Drummond Shopping Center
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.313 Reviews
4.0Niche User
3/21/2015Niche Review
The weather in my area is really nice for the seasons. The summers do not get too hot, the winters do not get too cold, and the fall and spring are really comfortable. Not very often do you need to worry about any severe weather threats. Overall the weather here is very nice.
4.0Niche User
3/21/2015Niche Review
There are many gyms and athletic facilities around the area. Many of them are private and you need a membership to have access to them, but there are some public gyms. Also there are very nice state parks that can be uses for walking, running, biking or anything else.
5.0Current Resident
1/2/2020Niche Review
Pike Creek is awesome. It is a nice town/suburb outside of the city of Wilmington. Pike Creek is not too far from Newark, Delaware and the University of Delaware. Pike Creek is a very safe town. There are a lot of places to eat in Pike Creek. White Clay Creek State Park is not too far away if you like to run or ride your bike. The public schools around Pike Creek are terrible. I would recommend either a private school or a catholic school nearby. Overall, Pike Creek is a great place to live and I would highly recommend living here.
3.0Niche User
12/19/2014Niche Review
The top employers include both private and public owned companies. Big, thriving companies include DuPont and the businesses run by the Koch brothers.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pike Creek
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pike Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pike Creek, Newark sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Pike Creek, Newark over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
21,971
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$102,402
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,814
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
54.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
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®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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