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Highland Acres
City in Delaware, United States
Overview
Highland Acres is a peaceful suburban community in Kent County, Delaware, just outside of Dover. It offers a blend of quiet neighborhoods, green parks, and easy access to both city amenities and natural beauty, making it ideal for families and those seeking a relaxed pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Delaware
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.12°, -75.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,975
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-16.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1150 mm
Internet Speed
306 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
DOV
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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