2012 · Magnolia Center of the Universe Sign · Wikimedia Commons
Magnolia’s story
Magnolia in pictures
14 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
MagnoliaDE
A town of 274. Public schools that outperform most of Delaware.
Photo: Marissa Pennington · Public domain
Population
274
residents
Typical home
$422K
+2.3% in a year
Household income
$113K
median
Median age
40.0
years
Jobs based here
103
Balanced
What makes Magnolia stand out
The 2 things Magnolia does most differently from other towns.
Small town
274 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Magnolia’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Magnolia. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Magnolia’s public schools outperform 68% of Delaware districts
The public schools Magnolia’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Delaware’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center | K | 454 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within DE on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Magnolia has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–46°
Spring44–64°
Summer66–85°
Fall48–68°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHurricanes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Magnolia
Most working residents leave Magnolia for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Dover (20%), Milford (9%) and Camden (9%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Magnolia1%
Dover20%
Milford9%
Camden9%
Smyrna4%
11 mi
median commute distance
103
jobs based in Magnolia
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Magnolia is
Magnolia beats the Delaware average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
32 measures vs. Delaware
2 better21 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Magnolia | DE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.4% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6% | 6.9% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.7% | 7.4% |
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
6.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Magnolia home is worth about $422K
The typical Magnolia home is worth about $422,000, up 2.3% in a year, close to the Delaware typical home.
$422KZillow home value
Typical home value
Magnolia$422K
Delaware$406K
+2.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Landmarks
2 places in Magnolia on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Magnolia
Town in Delaware, United States
Magnolia is a town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover metro area. Recent estimates put the population at around 235, however, the population was 277 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 277
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- ZIP code
- 19962
- Area code
- 302
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