Brookside, DE
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 14,916 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Brookside is in northwestern Delaware, roughly midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore, and about 10 miles from Wilmington.
Cultural Attractions
Brookside is adjacent to the University of Delaware. Campus attractions open to the public include the galleries of the University Museums, the Center for Black Culture, and the Mineralogical Museum.
Recreation
New Castle County has hundreds of regional and neighborhood parks with athletic fields and miles of hiking trails. One notable facility is the state-owned Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club at White Clay Creek State Park north of Brookside.
Historical
Nearby Cooch's Bridge was the site of a Revolutionary War battle--the only one fought in Delaware.
Economy
Brookside is close to Wilmington, the corporate headquarters of DuPont and other companies.
| Population [details] | 14,916 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.8% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 806.61 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 20.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 38.67 °F/22.34 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 85.62 °F/66.78 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 41.18 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 3 |
| Cost of living [details] | 105.5 |
| State sales tax | N/A |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Philadelphia (36.54 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | NEW CASTLE (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Concerts, Cultural and art events, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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