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.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 15,097
- Population under 55:
- 77.4%
- Population over 55:
- 22.6%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Philadelphia
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 85°F July High, 22°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $45,282
- Median home price:
- $162,500
- Average property tax:
- $2,295
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 10
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 50
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 28/3
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 97/13
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 22
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