Why Live in Bayard Square
Bayard Square in Wilmington, Delaware, is an urban neighborhood known for traditional rowhouses and twin homes built in the early 20th century. Walkable streets are lined with brick homes featuring small porticos and fenced backyards. Residents enjoy access to Canby Park, which offers an 18-hole disc golf course and paved trails. The neighborhood is less than 2 miles from downtown Wilmington, providing easy access to arts, culture and entertainment.
Local dining includes La Tapatía, Dino’s Ice Cream & Water Ice Store, Juice Joint 2.0 and Ristorante Attilio. Great Valu Market is about a mile east along Lancaster Avenue for groceries. Bayard Square is served by the Christina School District, with public, charter and vocational-technical options under Delaware’s school choice program. Barry and Union Triangle provide a small passive park, and nearby Kosciusko Park offers a basketball court and playground. Interstate 95 is about a mile east, making commutes to Philadelphia—33 miles away—straightforward. Public transportation is available through DART bus services. Residents are within a 10-mile drive of Wilmington Airport and 20 miles from Philadelphia International Airport. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level III trauma center with Delaware’s only hospital ambulance service, is also nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bayard Square a good place to live?
Bayard Square is a good place to live. Bayard Square is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Bayard Square has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 16.8 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $64,709 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 39.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Bayard Square are home owners, with 44.8% of residents renting and 55.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bayard Square can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bayard Square neighborhood guide.
Is Bayard Square, DE a safe neighborhood?
Bayard Square, DE is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bayard Square?
The median home price in Bayard Square is $269,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $53,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 5.98%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,290 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $55K a year to afford the median home price in Bayard Square. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Bayard Square is $65K.
What are the best public schools in Bayard Square?
The best public schools that serve Bayard Square are:
- Newark High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
- Glasgow High School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
- The Bayard School has a C- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
What are the best private schools in Bayard Square?
The best private schools that serve Bayard Square are:
- Tower Hill School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Ursuline Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Padua Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
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Are home prices dropping in Bayard Square?
Yes, home prices in Bayard Square are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Bayard Square, DE
On average, homes in Bayard Square, Wilmington sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Bayard Square, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $267,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$267,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$269,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$269,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%