Highland Acres, Delaware
Highland Acres is a community of 3,752 people in Kent County, Delaware.
Why visit Highland Acres
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 20 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Brecknock, Bradford-Loockerman House, Brecknock Park and Tibury Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Highland Acres
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Highland Acres
Highland Acres is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Highland Acres had a population of 3,492.
From the Wikipedia article Highland Acres, Delaware (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks16
Brecknock
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Bradford-Loockerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Dover, Delaware, NRHP-listed
Camden Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Delaware, United States
Delaware Governor's Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Official residence of the Governor of Delaware and the governor's family
Dover Green Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Dover, Delaware, United States
Eden Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Great Geneva
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Greenwold (Dover, Delaware)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
John Bullen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Old Statehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Palmer Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Dover, Delaware, listed on the NRHP in Kent County, Delaware
Victorian Dover Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Delaware, United States
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes20
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
4009 South Dupont Highway, Dover
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30; Sa-Su 06:00-20:30
Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.9 mi
2463 South State Street, Dover
Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00
Grotto Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
110 East Street
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Valerie's
Bar and pub · Burger
2271 South State Street, Dover
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 16:00-24:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
1600 South Dupont Highway, Dover
Mo-Th 06:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-01:00; Su 07:00-00:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 1.1 mi
3014 South Dupont Highway, Camden
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
8 more on the map.
Where to stay3
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Churches and places of worship13
Camden Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Christ Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Star Hill AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Emanual Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.5 mi
145 Center Street, Camden
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon
237 Lebanon Road, Dover
Whatcoat United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
241 Center Street, Camden
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Early College School At Del State
School · 5.7 mi
1570 North Dupont Highway, Dover
Healthcare1
Map of Highland Acres
104 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 29°F | 3.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dover Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kent County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-05-29: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-16: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dover Air Force Base (DOV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Dover Base Housing 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Camden 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Dover 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Cheswold 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Felton 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Frederica 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Clayton 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Smyrna 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Harrington 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Milford 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2022-07-17 10 04 44 View west along Delaware State Route 10 Alternate (South State Street) at Richardson Circle in Highland Acres, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SOUTHEAST FRONT AND NORTHEAST SIDE - Brecknock, U.S. Route 13, Camden, Kent County, DE, Jack E. Boucher, photographer, Public domain
- Christ Church, Dover, Delaware, GB fan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StarrHillAMEChurch 0325, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WyomingDE-TrainDepot 0338, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camden DE Friends, Smallbones, CC0
- EDEN HILL, KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bradford-Loockerman House-2, GB fan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dover Green Historic District, GB fan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ZionAME 0331, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Victorian Dover HD DE1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old State House, Dover, March 2013, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodburn, Kings Highway, Dover (Kent County, Delaware), Cortlandt Van Dyke Hubbard, Photographer, Public domain
- Palmer Home, GB fan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bullen House Dover DE1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wyoming DE House, Powerstripp, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenwold, 625 South State Street, Dover (Kent County, Delaware), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Johnson Victrola Museum, GB fan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DE 10 WB past DE 10 ALT State Street, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DE 10 WB shield past DE 10 ALT State Street, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GREAT GENEVA, ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 3.0
- MACOMB FARM, ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tidbury Creek east of DE 10 ALT, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DE 10 ALT EB at Tidbury Creek, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-17 09 59 54 View east along Delaware State Route 10 Alternate (South State Street) at Pleasant Hill Drive in Rising Sun-Lebanon, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DE 10 ALT EB past Pleasant Hill Drive, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-16 17 34 27 View south along U.S. Route 13 (Dupont Highway) at U.S. Route 13 Alternate (Old Camden Road-Main Street) in Camden, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-16 17 12 54 View south along U.S. Route 13 Alternate (Old Camden Road-Main Street) at U.S. Route 13 (DuPont Highway) in Camden, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-17 15 23 35 View north along U.S. Route 13 (DuPont Highway) at Delaware State Route 10 (Lebanon Road-Camden-Wyoming Avenue) in Camden, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 13 NB past DE 10, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brecknock Park in Camden DE, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-17 08 31 19 View south along U.S. Route 13 (DuPont Highway) at Delaware State Route 10 (Lebanon Road) in Camden, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DE 10 ALT EB past Rising Sun Road-Voshells Mill Star Hill Road, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-17 10 08 09 View west along Delaware State Route 10 Alternate (Walnut Shade Road) at Rising Sun Road in Rising Sun-Lebanon, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-16 17 51 32 View east along Delaware State Route 10 (Camden-Wyoming Avenue) at U.S. Route 13 Alternate (Main Street) in Camden, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-16 17 32 27 View north along U.S. Route 13 Alternate (Main Street) just north of Delaware State Route 10 (Camden-Wyoming Avenue) in Camden, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 13 ALT NB past DE 10, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DE 10 WB past US 13 ALT, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-16 17 16 17 View south along U.S. Route 13 Alternate (Main Street) at Delaware State Route 10 (Camden-Wyoming Avenue) in Camden, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-16 17 36 59 View west along Delaware State Route 10 (Camden-Wyoming Avenue) at U.S. Route 13 Alternate (Main Street) in Camden, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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