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Pike Creek Valley.
Pike Creek Valley is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, DE. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Pike Creek Valley
Pike Creek Valley is a community of 11,992 people in Delaware. The median household income is $102,434, median rent runs about $1,751 per month, and median home values are around $340,300. Unemployment is low at 4.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Pike Creek Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
10.3%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
+9.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Pike Creek Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pike Creek Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from India (13.5%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.9%
of households
Married Couples
42.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.24
people
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% above DE average
Rent, home values, and income in Pike Creek Valley
In Pike Creek Valley, rent runs 25% above the DE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
29.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,778
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for DE
Unemployment in Pike Creek Valley
Unemployment in New Castle County, which includes Pike Creek Valley, is close to the DE average.
Unemployment rate
Pike Creek Valley: New Castle County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
New Castle County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pike Creek Valley is about 2% of New Castle County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pike Creek Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.7 min avg
How Pike Creek Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pike Creek Valley, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG)
Regional airport · few flights169k passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the New Castle County Police Department, which covers Pike Creek Valley, runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
146.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
604.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by New Castle County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
New Castle County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In New Castle County, which includes Pike Creek Valley, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Winter Weather | $93,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
| 2020 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 13 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Castle County, county-wide
Pike Creek Valley is about 2% of New Castle County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Castle County, which includes Pike Creek Valley, is typically good — 235 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
235
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
New Castle County, county-wide
Pike Creek Valley is about 2% of New Castle County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pike Creek Valley has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.4"
Annual Snowfall
20.2"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
97
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.43" |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.91" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.27" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.71" |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 3.95" |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 4.84" |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.95" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.87" |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.00" |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pike Creek Valley
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pike Creek Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Christiana Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Newark
Rockford Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Newark
Wilmington VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Wilmington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pike Creek Valley
Pike Creek Valley's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Pike Creek Valley
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 691 students · in-state tuition $17,160 · 67% graduate · median earnings $56,160 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,071 students · in-state tuition $17,660 · 79% graduate · median earnings $83,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 161 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First State National Historical Park, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pike Creek Valley
Pike Creek Valley has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First State National Historical Park (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
33 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
33 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
51 mi awayCities Near Pike Creek Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pike Creek Valley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pike Creek Valley FAQ
Is Pike Creek Valley, Delaware affordable?⌄
Pike Creek Valley's median rent is $1,751/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $102,434/year. Median home value is $340,300.
Is Pike Creek Valley, Delaware safe?⌄
Pike Creek Valley is policed by the New Castle County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 147 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 604 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware?⌄
New Castle County, which includes Pike Creek Valley, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware?⌄
The cost of living in Pike Creek Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,751/month and median household income is $102,434/year. The median home value is $340,300. About 29% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware?⌄
The average commute in Pike Creek Valley is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from