Rural scenery and privacy draw homebuyers to Camden Wyoming
In Kent County, not far from the Maryland-Delaware state line, are the two small towns of Camden and Wyoming. After several attempts to merge the two without success, the county managed to combine them—in a sense. Camden Wyoming was essentially created to assign a single zip code to the towns, and over time, it has encompassed several unincorporated communities on the county’s outskirts. It shares amenities with both Camden and Wyoming, but has become a community all its own. Known for its rural, laidback atmosphere, potential homebuyers are attracted to the area for the opportunity to own large lots of land and enjoy personal privacy.
Camden Wyoming offers older homes and new construction options
Rolling green fields and dense tree lines along winding residential roads make up the scenery of Camden Wyoming. While there are many midcentury and New Traditional homes that sit on several acres of land, there are also pockets of subdivisions with new construction. Split-levels and ranch-style homes, typically built in the mid-to-late 20th century, usually sell between $130,000 and $345,000, with prices dependent on renovations and square footage. Newer homes, heavily renovated properties and modern styles in cul-de-sacs can sell anywhere between $365,000 and $710,000. Some contemporary homes on large lots can easily sell for $750,000 to $1.2 million.
Recreation includes golf, pickleball, fishing and community parks
While Camdem Wyoming is rural in nature, it has very few maintained green spaces. Its most prominent recreational feature is the Wild Quail Golf & Country Club, shared with the town of Wyoming. It’s a private club that features an 18-hole golf course, as well as amenities such as pickleball courts and a pool. There are several parks around the community, including Wyoming Park, anchored by Wyoming Lake. It features a large playground, picnic areas and bank spots for local anglers to cast a line. At the Camden-Wyoming Little League, youth baseball players gather for games on the ball fields.
Three different school districts and highly rated schools
Since Camden Wyoming encompasses several zip codes, three school districts serve the area: Capital, Lake Forest and Caesar Rodney. Zoning is dependent on the housing address. Delaware allows school choice within a district during an open enrollment period. If attending the Caesar Rodney School District, which gets an A-minus from Niche, kids will start at J.R. McIlvaine Early Childhood Center for kindergarten before heading to B-plus-rated W.B. Simpson Elementary. Students then move on to Dover Air Force Base Middle, which receives an A, before going to A-minus-rated Caesar Rodney High.
Residents find essentials in Camden and local dining in Wyoming
Strip malls and big commercial spaces are not sights anyone would see while driving along the roads in Camden Wyoming. Instead, it’s an area of locally owned feed stores, farm stands and small gas stations. However, residents can easily find big-box stores and grocery stores in the neighboring town of Camden, which has popular stops such as Walmart, Aldi and Walgreens. Camden has several chain restaurants, while Wyoming has a few long-standing independent eateries. Brown’s Wyoming Tavern has been serving cold beer and traditional American eats to the surrounding communities for over a decade.
Route 10 connects Camden Wyoming to Dover and nearby areas
Camden Wyoming is a car-dependent community, with Delaware Route 10 serving as the primary road for traveling to surrounding areas. The heart of Dover is roughly 11 miles away, about a 20-minute drive, via Route 10. This is where residents will find the Kent Campus of Bayhealth Hospital, the closest major medical center to Camden Wyoming. While there are small regional airports in the area, most will drive 75 miles west to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
