Greenville

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Greenville, DE

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A riverfront suburb of Wilmington.

Attractive Riverfront Museums Outdoors Parks Family-Friendly Commutes Location

The scenic town of Greenville extends over 2.8 square miles in close proximity to the Brandywine River. With a population of just 2,326 residents, this attractive community offers an ideal lifestyle for people of all ages. There are an abundance of beautiful landscapes amidst quiet, winding roads and long stretches of luxurious, as yet undeveloped land. Kennett Pike, or Route 52, leads the way from Greenville to the lush, culturally rich Brandywine Valley and its many museums, gardens and other points of great interest.

Greenville has many well-known cultural centers of great interest to residents and visitors alike. These educational and enjoyable points of interest include the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, the Delaware Museum of Natural History, and Twin Lakes Brewing Company.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

492 Students

2
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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Delaware Museum of Natural History
  • Hagley Museum and Library
  • Winterthur Museum and Country Estate
  • Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory
  • Brandywine Creek State Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Transportation

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Among current Greenville residents, over 94 percent drive their cars to and from work. Since the majority of the town's employed residents work in Wilmington, their commute is only 15 to 30 minutes long. Those who do not drive to and from their places of business either travel on local commuter trains or use area bus service. When you move to your lovely new apartment in Greenville, DE, you will most likely find that, even with rising gasoline prices, commuting to work by car is the simplest, easiest and most efficient means of travel.